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Johor UMNO leader claims Najib used WhatsApp to decide on Cabinet reshuffle
On 7 August, ex-DPM Muhyiddin announced he will not step down as Umno's deputy president
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Selangor Umno and KJ can't agree on whether Muhyiddin should "take a break"
29 July, 3.30pm: Muhyiddin had it coming, says Nazri Aziz
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29 July, 1.30pm: "I'm not plotting with Mukhriz," says ex-DPM
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29 July, 1pm: Mukhriz among those who paid Muhyiddin a visit
29 July, 12.15pm: Johor MB cautiously throws in support for ex-DPM
Muhyiddin receives support of the Johoreans
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29 July, 11.30am: Muhyiddin loses Education portfolio too
28 July, 5.30pm: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin finally addresses the public over Najib's decision
Malaysia's former deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, just released an official statement on his [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=835811576497403&id=112183975526837) page expressing his gratitude to the Malaysian government for giving him the opportunity to serve to country as a DPM(Deputy Prime Minister). According to the statement, he has come to terms with the sacking of his position and respects Najib's royal perogative to shuffle cabinet.
"**As long as I have in been service, I have always been a firm supporter of the Prime Minister's policies for the nation and his leadership skills. However, this is with the exception of the 1MDB scandal that I disagreed on the basis of my own principles and and stance in defending the people's rights. If my speech on 1MDB was the root behind this decision, then I accept it with an open heart**," said Muhyiddin.
He ended his statement with a note reassuring the people that he will not neglect his duties as the Deputy President for Umno and will continue to strengthen the party as well as restore confidence in its supporters.
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28 July, 4.06pm: It's a calling from God, says new DPM Ahmad Zahid
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28 July, 3.20pm: Najib: "Removing Muhyiddin as my Deputy a difficult but a necessary decision"
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The PM added that it was not right for ministers to make public comments against the government that could affect public opinion
28 July, 2.30pm: Ahmad Zahid Hamidi appointed as the new DPM
28 July, 2.23pm: MP's will unite against Najib if DPM sacked
28 July, 10.47am: Prime Minister Najib is reported to have met the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to present his new cabinet line-up, according to Utusan Malaysia Online. The UMNO-mouthpiece reported just after midnight, 28 July, that details of the reshuffle would be announced soon. There is speculation that it may be as soon as this afternoon.
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Furthermore, according to The Malaysian Insider (TMI), Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who on Sunday vocally criticised PM Najib's handling of 1MDB, may not survive the reshuffle. Citing unnamed government sources, TMI claimed that apart from Muhyiddin four others will be dropped in the Cabinet reshuffle.
Prime Minister Najib Razak and his deputy Muhyiddin Yassin in Kuala Lumpur.
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Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will take over as the new DPM, while retaining his Home Ministry portfolio, TMI speculated
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However, according to Malaysian Digest, while Muhyiddin's position in the Cabinet is of concern, he has been predicted to remain as the DPM without holding any other ministerial portfolios
Meanwhile, commenting on the reports of a cabinet reshuffle, a source close to Najib told Malaysiakini: "Speculation is still speculation. In the end, the prime minister will decide."
The possible reshuffle comes as discontent towards Najib builds following exposes alleging that RM2.6 billion linked to 1MDB had been deposited into his personal accounts. Citing its unnamed government source, TMI further claimed that this time Najib's loyalists will be the dominant part of the Cabinet.
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