PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is willing to take a pay cut as part of efforts to keep the government's spending in check, following the current economic situation.
"We know we have to be prudent, but we are facing a (current) situation where national unity is crucial. We need harmony.
"There are costs (that come with it). We will do whatever it takes (to maintain harmony).
"I will take the challenge for my salary to be cut 5 to 10 per cent. I can do it first. (However), we didn't discuss that today, so don't preempt.
"We can contribute where we can. Hope we can save some few millions (of ringgit). We can do that," he told a Press conference after chairing the first Cabinet meeting today.
Muhyiddin was asked on the possibility of a pay cut among ministers, owing to the large Cabinet, following the creation of new ministries including the National Unity Ministry as announced on Monday.