Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has dismissed rumours that he is quitting his government post in order to focus on Umno.
Speculation on the social media was that the veteran politician would make way for Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein to assume the number two post.
Hishammuddin is also the cousin of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
"No. I am still here, still alive and kicking," Muhyiddin told reporters when quizzed on the speculation at the sidelines of an event in Kuala Lumpur today.
"As long as I am in his (Najib's) cabinet, he usually discusses with me. Until today, he has not raised anything regarding my position," he added.
Muhyiddin also vowed to continue serving as long Najib has confidence and trust in him.
Talk of Muhyiddin's resignation, which some claimed would take place tomorrow, comes in the wake of reports regarding a cabinet reshuffle.
Among others, it was reported that Najib is considering changes that would involve three Umno vice-presidents, Hishammuddin, Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Rural and Regional Development Minister Shafie Apdal.
Following the dismal performance of BN in the last general election, there was also speculation that ties between Najib and Muhyiddin had soured, with the latter poised to oust the former.
Party insiders had claimed that Muhyiddin had the backing of certain powerful quarters in Umno, including ex-premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who disagreed with the prime minister pandering to the Chinese to win back their votes.
Mahathir had even said that right-wing groups like Perkasa mushroomed because Umno no longer protected the rights of the Malays.
Yesterday, the former premier also took a swipe at the Najib administration for dancing to the opposition's tune with regard to the repeal of the Internal Security Act and Sedition Act.
However, both Najib and Muhyiddin have denied the existence of a rift.
Speculation on the social media was that the veteran politician would make way for Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein to assume the number two post.
Hishammuddin is also the cousin of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
"No. I am still here, still alive and kicking," Muhyiddin told reporters when quizzed on the speculation at the sidelines of an event in Kuala Lumpur today.
"As long as I am in his (Najib's) cabinet, he usually discusses with me. Until today, he has not raised anything regarding my position," he added.Muhyiddin also vowed to continue serving as long Najib has confidence and trust in him.
Talk of Muhyiddin's resignation, which some claimed would take place tomorrow, comes in the wake of reports regarding a cabinet reshuffle.
Among others, it was reported that Najib is considering changes that would involve three Umno vice-presidents, Hishammuddin, Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Rural and Regional Development Minister Shafie Apdal.
Following the dismal performance of BN in the last general election, there was also speculation that ties between Najib and Muhyiddin had soured, with the latter poised to oust the former.
Party insiders had claimed that Muhyiddin had the backing of certain powerful quarters in Umno, including ex-premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who disagreed with the prime minister pandering to the Chinese to win back their votes.Mahathir had even said that right-wing groups like Perkasa mushroomed because Umno no longer protected the rights of the Malays.
Yesterday, the former premier also took a swipe at the Najib administration for dancing to the opposition's tune with regard to the repeal of the Internal Security Act and Sedition Act.
However, both Najib and Muhyiddin have denied the existence of a rift.
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