Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday he would lead a unity government consisting of the main coalition of Pakatan Harapan (PH), National Front (BN), and the Association of Parti Sarawak (GPS).
In addition, he said he would continue to open the door for other camps, such as the National Conference (PN) and the Sabah People's Association (GRS) to join.
Speaking at his first press conference since he was sworn in as prime minister, Anwar said: "I have stressed that this government is a unity government," CNA reported November 25.
"The government of this National Unity, starting tonight before taking the oath, consists of Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional and Gabungan Parti Sarawak. Therefore, with this majority and the strength of PH, (it) is the largest block," he added.
He noted that the unity government also includes the Sabah Heritage Parti, the United Malaysian Democratic Alliance and other independent lawmakers.
"As prime minister representing all Malaysian people, all races, I am open to accepting other parties to unite this country," said Anwar.
He stated that he was willing to cooperate with all parties, including PN led by Muhyiddin Yassin who has 73 seats and GRS led by Haji Noor who has 6 seats.
"I want to ask the District Court if they are ready to join us in this unity government?" Anwar asked.
He added that Malaysia had now witnessed a "big change"
"Not only in the appointment of a new prime minister, or a new leader, but a new hope for Malaysia. I want to raise the dignity of the people, end corruption and abuse of power and fight for the lives of the people," he explained.
As previously reported, Malaysia's King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah appointed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister on Thursday, with a number of homework (PR) waiting for him.
This appointment ends the five-day unprecedented post-election crisis, along with inconclusive results.
The decision on the prime minister fell to Malaysia's King or Yang-Pertuan Agong, after Anwar and Muhyiddin missed Tuesday afternoon's deadline to form a ruling alliance.
In Saturday's election last week, no one was able to win a majority of at least 222 votes in the Lower House.
PH won 81 seats while PN took 73 seats, placing both in positions to form the next government. A coalition needs to be supported by at least 112 lawmakers to form the next government. But, this also didn't materialize.
Meanwhile, BN, who was far in third place, won 30 seats. GPS won 23 seats while GRS emerged as the winner with six seats.
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