Jailed former opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's endorsement for Dr Mahathir Mohamad's new movement Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is important, said former Kedah menteri besar Mukhriz Mahathir.

"It's important to have Anwar's endorsement, especially to get commitment from PKR itself (to work with Bersatu)," Mukhriz told reporters in Puchong last night.