Muhyiddin Yassin

2024 - 8 - 19

When Ex-PM Meets Palace Drama: Muhyiddin's Political Plot Twist!

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Grab your popcorn! The saga of Muhyiddin Yassin unfolds as Pahang's palace demands action for his controversial remarks. What’s next in this political drama?

In the ever-evolving world of Malaysian politics, former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin finds himself in hot water with the Pahang palace. The Tengku Mahkota, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, has taken a strong stance, demanding ‘uncompromising action’ against Muhyiddin. This follows a series of comments made during a ceramah that allegedly casts doubt on the role of the monarchy in shaping the nation’s governance. As tensions rise, it seems that this former PM is facing quite the royal backlash!

The Pahang palace isn’t the only one speaking out. Various police reports have been lodged against Muhyiddin, including from Penang PKR Youth who have called for stern action regarding claims they consider seditious. The allegations revolve around remarks made during his recent speech at the Nenggiri by-election campaign, where he defended his statements as "factual"—but not without creating waves among the royal establishments and his political rivals.

Interestingly enough, Muhyiddin has pledged full cooperation with the police investigation into the math of words that seem to have stumbled over royal sensitivities. With a history of political drama, every statement he makes seems to fuel further discussions, criticisms, and social media frenzies! As various political factions weigh in, the implications of this saga may affect future elections, shifting alliances, and public sentiment toward the monarchy, of which effigies may not be so readily burned after this.

But wait! Did you know that Malaysia's monarchy has a unique rotational monarchy system? The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is elected every five years from among the nine Malay state rulers, providing a fascinating blend of tradition and modern governance. And speaking of influential figures, did you know that Muhyiddin himself is a veteran politician who was actually a member of the Malaysian ruling party before venturing into forming the Perikatan Nasional? It’s clear that in the world of Malaysian politics, when history repeats itself, it often comes with royal flair!

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Pahang palace demands 'uncompromising action' against ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Pahang palace has lodged a police report against Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin over his comments ...

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Ex-Malaysia PM Muhyiddin to be questioned by police over ... (CNA)

Several police reports were lodged against Muhyiddin Yassin for purportedly questioning the role of Malaysia's king in the formation of the government ...

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Pahang's Tengku Hassanal calls for firm action over Muhyiddin's ... (Free Malaysia Today)

Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah says the former prime minister had deliberately disparaged the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong's ...

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Penang PKR Youth want police to act against Muhyiddin (New Straits Times Online)

GEORGE TOWN: Penang PKR Youth has called on the police to take stern action against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for his allegedly seditious remarks touching on ...

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Pahang regent angry with Muhyiddin over ceramah remarks (The Vibes)

TENGKU Mahkota of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah has expressed his anger at Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin over the latter's ...

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Tengku Mahkota of Pahang wants firm police action against ... (The Edge Markets MY)

The Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, wants police to take firm action against former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for ...

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Tengku Hassanal wants firm police action against Muhyiddin over ... (The Malaysian Reserve)

The Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, wants police to take firm action against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for allegedly touching on ...

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Muhyiddin defends 'factual' Nenggiri speech (Free Malaysia Today)

Perikatan Nasional chairman Muhyiddin Yassin says a speech he delivered during the Nenggiri by-election campaign was not intended to insult the institution ...

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Muhyiddin denies insulting previous Agong (The Vibes)

Perikatan chairman insists that his Nenggiri by-election campaign speech is based on fact.

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Muhyiddin pledges full cooperation in police probe of Nenggiri ... (The Malaysian Reserve)

Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has pledged to fully cooperate with the police investigation into his Nenggiri by-election campaign ...

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Pahang crown prince upset with Muhyiddin for mocking father's ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Pahang Crown Prince, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, has expressed strong disapproval and disappointment over Tan Sri Muhyiddin ...

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3R issue: Police to call Muhyiddin to provide statement on Tuesday (The Edge Markets MY)

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 18): Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will be called to provide his statement on Tuesday (Aug 20) over his speech that ...

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Prove it, Puad dares Muhyiddin over '115 MPs' claim (Free Malaysia Today)

The Umno Supreme Council member challenges Muhyiddin Yassin to name the MPs who supposedly backed him to become prime minister in 2022.

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Pahang DAP upset Muhyiddin refusing to apologise despite royal ... (New Straits Times)

KUANTAN: Pahang DAP has hit out at former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin over his refusal to apologise or admit his wrongdoings, despite being on ...

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Consider replacing Muhyiddin as PN chairman, analyst says (Free Malaysia Today)

Awang Azman Pawi of Universiti Malaya says the opposition coalition had to now bear the consequence of Muhyiddin Yassin's remarks.

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Police postpone recording Muhyiddin's statement on 3R remarks, ex ... (Yahoo News Malaysia)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The process of recording a statement from former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin regardin...

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Police to record Muhyiddin's statement tomorrow —... (The Malaysian Reserve)

The police have postponed to tomorrow to record Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's statement regarding his speech which allegedly touched on the 3R issues (race, ...

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[UPDATED] Muhyiddin's lawyer unavailable, police postpone ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The session to record the statement by former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been postponed to tomorrow.

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Muhyiddin won't reveal 115 MPs who supposedly supported him ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Umno stalwart Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak today claimed that Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin is unlikely to reveal the ...

Consider replacing Muhyiddin as PN chairman, analyst says (Daily Express)

PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional has been urged to consider replacing Muhyiddin Yassin as its chairman following his controversial remarks about being ...

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Muhyiddin won't dare reveal names of 115 MPs, says ex-Umno ... (Free Malaysia Today)

Salleh Said Keruak says revealing the names could harm the PN chairman's credibility if some MPs deny supporting him for prime minister in 2022.

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IGP: Police to record Muhyiddin's statement tomorrow (The Borneo Post)

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 20): The police have postponed to tomorrow to record Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's statement regarding his speech which allegedly touched on ...

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