Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says he is aware there is an urgent need to change the public perception of his ministry where the authorities, such as the police, had been abused during the previous government to cover up their misdoings.

Speaking at a media group interview held in conjunction with the first anniversary of Pakatan Harapan as the Federal Government, Muhyiddin said hopefully with the change being introduced, the public will feel the authorities are more caring, concerned and humanitarian.