PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the unity government under his leadership has achieved a two-thirds majority with the latest participation by Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).
Speaking at a media conference on his first day after taking over the Prime Minister’s Office at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya on Nov 25, Anwar said the matter was conveyed to him by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor who is also GRS Chairman.
“This will further enhance the country’s political stability and enable focus on works to raise the dignity of the country, boosting the economy to defend the people’s interest,” he said.
The strong show of support could circumvent any bid to challenge Pakatan Harapan’s leadership and ensure “political stability,” Anwar suggested.
The total number of seats needed to obtain a two-thirds majority in Dewan Rakyat is 148 seats.
At his first media conference as Prime Minister, Anwar stressed that the unity government was formed with the participation of several parties to ensure stability in the country and economy as well as to uphold the spirit of the Federal Constitution.
He said the three largest components forming the unity government are Pakatan Harapan (PH), Barisan Nasional (BN) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).
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