Newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said last night that no new official car will be purchased for his use, nor will any renovations be carried out at his office, as he wishes to create a culture of not wasting government funds.

“Think of what you can save - RM100, RM1,000, RM10,000 - which can be returned to the poor. I started with a commitment not to take a salary, but what’s important is not to waste the funds we have.

“This is a message to all...