Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said that the meeting with Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad amid speculation of a government change was “very emotional.”
The former Penang chief minister only gave a one-line reply when asked about his meeting with Dr Mahathir, at the latter’s residence.
“It was a very emotional meeting,” Lim said, without elaborating further.
PKR president Anwar Ibrahim said the meeting was “very good”.
While insisting he cannot elaborate on the matter, Anwar said he was impressed by the prime minister’s attitude and stand on the issue of the possible realignment of government.
“I just came from Mahathir’s residence to discuss several matters and I’m satisfied with his stand that the principle which we must prioritise is that the reform agenda must continue,” he told reporters.
He said Mahathir was insistent on not giving in to those who were attempting to take power without setting an “agenda of change”.
When asked if this was good news for PH, Anwar dodged the question and simply said, “I’ll speak to the media later”.
He maintained that he would not give in to those who want to betray the people’s mandate in the previous general elections.
Anwar, Wan Azizah, Lim and Mohamad were seen entering Dr Mahathir’s residence at 10:45am.
Originally, they were scheduled to meet Dr Mahathir at his office in Putra Perdana this morning.
A total of nine cars left through the main entrance of The Mines Residence at 12.22pm, along with several police outriders. The passengers are believed to have been Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Anwar and Amanah president Mohamad Sabu.
At about 12:15, DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng was also seen leaving the area.
Dr Mahathir was not at the Istana Negara yesterday when the Yang di-Pertuan Agong reportedly met six leaders from political parties on both sides of the divide, amid rumours that the Pakatan Harapan ruling coalition was set to break up.
The prime minister also did not attend a dinner at Sheraton Hotel in Petaling Jaya last night, organised by Anwar’s rival, PKR deputy president Azmin Ali, for 131 MPs that included the opposition.
No statements were given after the dinner which was held purportedly to affirm Dr Mahathir as prime minister.