Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who chaired the first cabinet meeting following a reshuffle, said it was marked by a sense of humility, with the government acknowledging its weaknesses and recognising the growing public expectations for improvement.

“Having said that, am I fully satisfied with the performance? They can ask about me too. I also have my limitations. Given a chance, if I had full authority, I would certainly do it differently, but I am in a coalition.

“I want to...