He also called for the Cabinet to remain united and work together in order to function as a government that genuinely represented the voice and aspirations of the people.

“I emphasised that the current era we are living in, including the geopolitical situation and technology, demands that any government move swiftly and adapt to remain relevant and function effectively for the good of all levels of society,” he said in a statement on Facebook.

The message was delivered by Anwar, who is also finance minister, at the start of the two-day government retreat in Bangi, Selangor, yesterday.

The prime minister said the retreat provided an opportunity for synergy among Cabinet members to improve, present fresh ideas, and strategise initiatives, particularly for the well-being of the people and the nation’s economic progress.