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{{Short description|Prime Minister of Malaysia from 2020 to 2021}}
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| order               = 8th
| office              = Prime Minister of Malaysia
| monarch             = [[Abdullah of Pahang|Abdullah]]
| term_start          = 1 March 2020
| term_end            = 16 August 2021<br/>{{small|Caretaker: 16 – 21 August 2021}}
| deputy              = [[Ismail Sabri Yaakob]]
| predecessor         = [[Mahathir Mohamad]]
| successor           = [[Ismail Sabri Yaakob]]
| office1             = [[Menteri Besar of Johor]]
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| suboffice7          = [[Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Malaysia)|Minister of International Trade and Industry]]
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| subterm11           = 2021{{ndash}}2022
| suboffice11         = Chairman of the National Recovery Council
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| constituency_MP4     = [[Pagoh (federal constituency)|Pagoh]]
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| spouse              = {{marriage|[[Noorainee Abdul Rahman]]|22 September 1972}}
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'''Mahiaddin bin Md. Yasin'''{{#tag:ref|The [[birth name]] / [[legal name]] based on his [[Malaysian identity card|MyKad]].<ref name="Muhyiddin or Mahiaddin?">{{cite web|url=https://www.therakyatpost.com/2021/04/02/muhyiddin-or-mahiaddin-shah-alam-court-rules-out-order-made-by-pm-because-he-didnt-use-his-real-name/|title='Muhyiddin Or Mahiaddin?' Shah Alam Court Rules Out Order Made By PM Because He Didn't Use His Real Name|work=The Rakyat Post|date=2 April 2021 |accessdate=8 April 2021}}</ref><ref name="Report: Sabahan walks free">{{cite web|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/04/02/report-sabahan-walks-free-after-high-court-revokes-detention-order-signed-b/1963270|title=Report: Sabahan walks free after High Court revokes detention order signed by PM with 'glamour name'|work=Malay Mail|date=2 April 2021 |accessdate=8 April 2021}}</ref><ref name="Muhyiddin or Mahiaddin contesting in Pagoh - Bersatu chief asks EC">{{cite web|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/422177|title=Muhyiddin or Mahiaddin contesting in Pagoh - Bersatu chief asks EC|work=Malaysia Kini|date=29 April 2018|accessdate=19 April 2021}}</ref><ref name="Don't spell my name as Mahiaddin, Muhyiddin tells Election Commission">{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/04/29/muhyiddin-to-ec-use-the-name-he-chose/ |title=Don't spell my name as Mahiaddin, Muhyiddin tells Election Commission|date=29 April 2018 |newspaper=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]]}}</ref>|group=note}} (born 15 May 1947), commonly known as '''Muhyiddin bin Mohd. Yassin''' ({{langx|ms|محيي الدين بن محمد ياسين|label=[[Jawi alphabet|Jawi]]|script=arab|italic=unset}}; {{IPA-ms|muhjɪddɪn bɪn ˈmuɦɑmmæd jɑ̀ssɪn|IPA}}), is a Malaysian politician who served as the eighth [[Prime Minister of Malaysia]] from 2020 to 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 August 2021|title=Agong appoints Muhyiddin as caretaker PM, rules out election|url=https://www.malaysianow.com/news/2021/08/16/agong-appoints-muhyiddin-as-caretaker-pm-rules-out-election/|access-date=2021-08-16|website=MalaysiaNow|language=en-GB}}</ref> Appointed as prime minister amid a [[2020–2022 Malaysian political crisis|political crisis]], [[Mohyeddin|Muhyiddin]] served for 17 months and resigned after losing parliamentary support.

Muhyiddin grew up in the state of [[Johor]] and joined the state [[public service]] after graduating from [[University of Malaya]] (UM). He assumed management positions at various [[state-owned enterprise]]. In 1978, he was elected as the [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Pagoh (federal constituency)|Pagoh]]. During this term, he was appointed [[List of Parliamentary Secretaries of Malaysia|parliamentary secretary]] to the [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (Malaysia)|minister of foreign affairs]], [[Second Mahathir cabinet#Deputy ministers|deputy minister of federal territories]] and later [[Second Mahathir cabinet#Composition before cabinet dissolution|deputy minister of trade and industry]]. As the [[Johor]] [[United Malays National Organisation|UMNO]] chief, he was the state's [[Menteri Besar of Johor|Menteri Besar]] from 1986 to 1995. He returned to federal politics [[1995 Malaysian general election|in 1995]]. He was appointed to the [[Cabinet of Malaysia|Cabinet]] as [[Minister of Youth and Sports (Malaysia)|Minister of Youth and Sports]]. He was appointed [[Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (Malaysia)|Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs]] after the [[1999 Malaysian general election|1999 general election]] and became a vice president of UMNO in 2000. Under the premiership of [[Abdullah Ahmad Badawi]], Muhyiddin served as [[Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry]] from 2004 to 2008, and then as [[Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Malaysia)|Minister of International Trade and Industry]] from 2008 to 2009.

In 2008, he contested and won the UMNO deputy presidency and was appointed [[Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia|Deputy Prime Minister]] and [[Minister of Education (Malaysia)|Minister of Education]] by Prime Minister [[Najib Razak]] in 2009. As [[Minister of Education (Malaysia)|Minister of Education]], [[Mohyeddin|Muhyiddin]] ended the use of English as the medium of instruction for science and mathematics in public schools. He also attracted controversy after describing himself as "[[Ketuanan Melayu|Malay first]]" when challenged by the [[Opposition (Malaysia)|Opposition]] to pronounce himself as "[[Malaysian Malaysia|Malaysian first]]". Muhyiddin was a vocal critic of his government and party over the [[1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal|1MDB scandal]]; as a result, he was dropped from his position during Najib's mid-term cabinet [[reshuffle]] in July 2015, marking the first incumbent UMNO deputy president to be left out of the president's cabinet. In June 2016, he was expelled from UMNO.<ref name="sack">{{cite news |url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/umno-sacks-former/2901884.html|title=UMNO sacks former Malaysian DPM Muhyiddin Yassin and Mukhriz Mahathir|publisher=Channel NewsAsia|date=24 June 2016|access-date=27 June 2016}}</ref>

He participated in founding the political party [[Malaysian United Indigenous Party]] (BERSATU) under Mahathir in 2016. He returned to the [[Seventh Mahathir cabinet|cabinet]] after his coalition of parties [[Pakatan Harapan]] won the [[2018 Malaysian general election]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://election.thestar.com.my/ |title=Home |website=election.thestar.com.my}}</ref> In February 2020, BERSATU withdrew from Pakatan Harapan, culminating in a [[2020–2022 Malaysian political crisis|political crisis]] as the coalition lost its majority in the [[Dewan Rakyat]]. Following Prime Minister [[Mahathir Mohamad]]'s subsequent resignation, Muhyiddin successfully formed a new coalition [[Perikatan Nasional]] by receiving support from enough MPs to form a [[Muhyiddin cabinet|majority government]] and was appointed prime minister on 1 March.

Much of his premiership was overseeing Malaysia's response to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia|COVID-19 pandemic]], which became a major crisis shortly after he took office. This included enacting several iterations of the [[Malaysian movement control order|Movement Control Order (MCO)]], a [[COVID-19 vaccination in Malaysia|vaccination programme]] and declaring a [[2021 Malaysian state of emergency|2021 state of emergency]], where parliament and elections were suspended. Although his government's initial response was praised by the [[World Health Organization|WHO]] and had high local approval ratings,<ref name="covid19">{{cite news|date=14 January 2021|title=Malaysia, once praised by the WHO as 'united' against COVID, has gone back into lockdown|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-14/malaysia-covid-19-outbreak-state-of-emergency-case-numbers/13036038|access-date=14 June 2021}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Sipalan|first=Joseph|date=2020-09-02|title=Pandemic, Malay power lend popularity boost to Malaysia PM: poll|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-malaysia-politics-idUSKBN25T0SC|access-date=2021-07-16}}</ref> the worsening of the COVID-19 crisis in 2021 attracted criticism and [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics in Malaysia|destabilised the coalition]].<ref name=":0" /> On 16 August 2021, he resigned after attempts to regain support from MPs were unsuccessful.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Malaysia's Muhyiddin resigns after troubled 17 months in power|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/16/malaysias-muhyiddin-resigns-after-troubled-17-months-in-power|access-date=2021-08-16|website=www.aljazeera.com|language=en}}</ref> He remained [[Caretaker government|caretaker Prime Minister]] until his replacement [[Ismail Sabri Yaakob]] was selected on 21 August 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Latiff|first=Rozanna|date=2021-08-22|title=Malaysia's new PM invites opposition to join COVID-19 effort|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysias-new-pm-invites-opposition-join-covid-19-recovery-efforts-2021-08-22/|access-date=2021-12-20}}</ref>

Muhyiddin unsuccessfully ran as the prime ministerial candidate for Perikatan Nasional in the [[2022 Malaysian general election|2022 general election]]. In March 2023, Muhyiddin was arrested by the [[Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission]] as part of a corruption investigation on several counts of money laundering and abuse of power, making him the second former prime minister after [[Najib Razak]] to be prosecuted.

== Early life and education ==
Muhyiddin was born as Mahiaddin bin Md. Yasin in [[Muar (town)|Muar]], Johor, Malaysia. His father, [[Hajji|Haji]] Muhammad Yassin bin Muhammad, was a [[Malaysian Malays|Malay]] of [[Bugis]] descent. Muhammad Yassin was an [[Islam|Islamic]] theologian and [[cleric]] based in [[Bandar Maharani]], Muar, Johor, while his mother, Hajjah Khadijah binti Kassim, was a [[Malaysian Malays|Malay]] of [[Javanese people|Javanese]] descent.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/10/24/nation/7289147&sec=nation|title=Archives|work=The Star|location=Malaysia|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111011044125/http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2010%2F10%2F24%2Fnation%2F7289147&sec=nation|archive-date=11 October 2011}}</ref>

Muhyiddin received his primary education at Sekolah Kebangsaan Maharani, Muar, Johor, and Sekolah Kebangsaan Ismail, Muar, Johor. He received his secondary education at the Muar High School, Johor. Subsequently, he attended the [[University of Malaya]], Kuala Lumpur. He received [[Bachelor of Arts]] (BA) in [[Economics]] and [[Malayness|Malay studies]] in 1971.<ref name="Biografi YAB Tan Sri Dato' Haji Muhyiddin bin Haji Mohd. Yassin">{{cite web|url=https://www.pmo.gov.my/ms/biografi-2/|title=Biografi YAB Tan Sri Dato' Haji Muhyiddin bin Haji Mohd. Yassin|work=Pejabat Perdana Menteri Malaysia|accessdate=13 April 2021}}</ref><ref name="Muhyiddin terbaik kerana semangat kental, banyak pengalaman">{{cite web|url=https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/72213/BERITA/Nasional/Muhyiddin-terbaik-kerana-semangat-kental-banyak-pengalaman|title=Muhyiddin terbaik kerana semangat kental, banyak pengalaman|work=Sinar Harian|date=2 March 2020|accessdate=13 April 2021}}</ref>

==Early career==
After completing his studies, Muhyiddin joined the Johor state public service as the assistant secretary of training and scholarship. In 1974, he was appointed the assistant district officer (ADO) of [[Muar District|Muar]]. He left the civil service to join the corporate sector in the Johor State Economic Development Corporation (PKENJ), managing its subsidiary companies like Sergam Berhad as managing director (1974–1977), Equity Mal (Johore) Sdn Bhd as Director (1974–1978), Sri Saujana Berhad as managing director (1974–1978) and SGS Ates (M) Sdn Bhd as [[Human Resources Manager]] (1974).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Muhyiddin Yassin|url=http://pru.sinarharian.com.my/calon/293/Muhyiddin-Yassin|access-date=2021-12-20|website=PRU @ Sinar Harian}}</ref>

== Early political career (1971–1995) ==
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=== Early years ===
Muhyiddin's involvement in politics began when he joined [[UMNO]] as an ordinary member at the Muar Dalam division in 1971. He was elected as [[UMNO]] youth chief of the Pagoh division and the secretary in 1976. Later he became Youth Chief of Johor state [[UMNO]] Youth until 1987.

Muhyiddin occupied the seats of Exco in the national Malaysia UMNO Youth. In 1984, Muhyiddin was elected the UMNO division chief of Pagoh, replacing [[Othman Saat]]. Muhyiddin rose the ranks and file of Johor UMNO quickly. From being a state executive council member, he rose to become [[Johor]] UMNO's head and later became Menteri Besar of Johor.

Muhyiddin contested and was elected Member of Parliament for the [[Pagoh (federal constituency)|Pagoh constituency]] in the 1978 general election and kept the seat until 1982. Muhyiddin was appointed Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs; subsequently, he was promoted to Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Federal Territories and later the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

In 1984, Muhyiddin contested a UMNO Supreme Council seat but lost. Muhyiddin was later appointed the UMNO Johor state liaison chairman and next appointed a Supreme Council member. In November 1990, he was a candidate for the UMNO vice-presidency but lost again. He attempted again in the November 1993 UMNO party election, successfully this time.

== Rise to prominence (1995–2009) ==
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Muhyiddin returned to contest the [[Pagoh (federal constituency)|Pagoh parliamentary seat]] in the [[1995 Malaysian general election|1995 General Election]].

He served several different federal government cabinet posts as [[Minister of Youth and Sports (Malaysia)|Minister of Youth and Sports]] (1995–1999), [[Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (Malaysia)|Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs]] (1999–2004), [[Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry]] (2004–2008) and [[Minister of International Trade and Industry (Malaysia)|Minister of International Trade and Industry]] (2008–2009). He was appointed [[Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia|Deputy Prime Minister]] and [[Minister of Education (Malaysia)|Minister of Education]] by Prime Minister [[Najib Razak]] in 2009.

He lost the 1996 election when defending the vice-president post. Eventually, in the election in 2000, he again won the post of vice-president of UMNO, remaining in that post until the October 2008 party election, when Muhyiddin successfully sought the higher post of deputy president, which was left vacant as the incumbent, Najib Razak (who was acting party president after the retirement of [[Abdullah Ahmad Badawi]]), became UMNO president.

=== 2009 UMNO General Assembly and party election ===
Muhyiddin attacked [[Abdullah Ahmad Badawi]]'s original transition plan as "too long", and some people [who?] say that at one point, Muhyiddin was about to ask and force Abdullah to quit, though he never did so directly. During the 2008 general election, Muhyiddin managed to keep his seat and remained as an UMNO leader. Shocked by the election results, he called for reforms.

During the 2009 UMNO General Assembly and party election, Muhyiddin was a candidate for the deputy president post, which was vacated by the incoming prime minister [[Najib Tun Razak]]. He was challenged by [[Mohd Ali Rustam]], Malacca chief minister, and [[Muhammad Muhammad Taib]], Rural and Regional Development Minister. Muhyiddin, seen as a supporter of [[Mahathir Mohamad]], was seen to be the front-runner for the race, garnering many nominations by the UMNO divisions. Nevertheless, the competition was tough, as Taib and Rustam gained more ground, especially from the Badawi camp. Political analysts tipped the race to be very tight. However, the UMNO supreme council decided to disqualify Ali Rustam's candidacy after his assistants were caught involved with corruption after an investigation. The election resulted in Muhyiddin's election to the post with 1,575 votes to Muhammad Taib's 916.

== Deputy premiership (2009–2015) ==
[[File:MuhyiddinUS.jpg|thumb|left|Muhyiddin at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., in 2010]]
Muhyiddin was appointed deputy prime minister on 9 April 2009, when Najib took over from Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and unveiled his [[First Najib cabinet|first Cabinet]].

Continuing as [[Minister of Education (Malaysia)|Minister for Education]], he announced the decision to return to the teaching of mathematics and science in Malay in all government primary and secondary schools.<ref>[http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/32910-muhyiddin-defends-ppsmi-decision "Muhyiddin defends PPSMI decision"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090825153840/http://www2.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/32910-muhyiddin-defends-ppsmi-decision |date=25 August 2009 }}, ''[[The Malaysian Insider]]'', 21 July 2009.</ref>

Muhyiddin waded into controversy in March 2010 by stating he was "[[Ketuanan Melayu|Malay first]]" rather than "[[Malaysian Malaysia|Malaysian first]]".<ref>{{YouTube|_rxiJSs7aYE|Muhyiddin: I'm Malay first}} 31 March 2010</ref> He also said that there is nothing wrong with other races doing the same; for example, the Chinese could claim themselves to be "[[Malaysian Chinese|Chinese]] first, [[Malaysians|Malaysian]] second" and same for the [[Malaysian Indians|Indians]]. On 13 July 2010, he said that anyone was free to form an association, including Chinese or Indian versions of the Malay rights group [[Perkasa]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/muhyiddin-all-can-form-own-perkasa/|title=Muhyiddin: All can form own 'Perkasa'|work=themalaysianinsider.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100716180649/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/muhyiddin-all-can-form-own-perkasa|archive-date=16 July 2010}}</ref> Prime Minister Najib came to Muhyiddin's defence, denying that his statement was inconsistent with the "[[1Malaysia]]" concept promoted by the government.<ref>[http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/4/2/nation/5978760&sec=nation "PM defends Muhyiddin's 'Malay first' statement"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100620173205/http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2010%2F4%2F2%2Fnation%2F5978760&sec=nation |date=20 June 2010 }}, ''The Star'', 2 April 2010.</ref>

=== Sacked from the cabinet ===
During Najib's mid-term Cabinet reshuffle on 28 July 2015, he was dropped from his position as deputy prime minister. The dismissal came after Muhyiddin had made public and critical remarks about Najib's handling of the [[1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal]]. Najib stated that Muhyiddin's dismissal, and the contemporaneous dismissals of other Ministers who had been critical of his leadership, was to create a more "unified team".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-29/malaysia-pm-razak-sacks-deputy-as-corruption-allegations-mount/6655342|title=1MDB scandal: Malaysia PM Najib Razak sacks deputy, attorney-general as corruption allegations mount|date=29 July 2015|work=ABC News (Australia)|access-date=31 July 2015}}</ref> Muhyiddin remained UMNO deputy president, but after keeping up criticism of UMNO, he was eventually sacked by the party's supreme council in June 2016.<ref name="sack" /> Muhyiddin remained unrepentant, maintaining that he had never betrayed the party and pledging to continue speaking out.<ref name="sack" />

== Post deputy premiership (2015–2018) ==
=== Establishment of BERSATU party ===
In August 2016, Muhyiddin registered a new political party, called [[Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia]] (PPBM or Bersatu for short) together with former prime minister [[Mahathir Mohamad]]. Muhyiddin became the party's president while Mahathir and his son [[Mukhriz Mahathir]] became the chairman and deputy president. The new party is focused on Bumiputera – [[Malays (ethnic group)|Malays]] and [[Orang Asli]] – in the sense that full membership is only open to Bumiputera. Other races can join the party but cannot vote or contest in party elections.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/muhyiddin-registers-mahathirs-new-party|title=Muhyiddin registers Mahathir's new party|work=Straits Times|date=10 August 2016|access-date=27 September 2016}}</ref> On 24 November 2023 during the 6th BERSATU [[annual general meeting]] (AGM), Muhyiddin, as the 1st and founding President of BERSATU, announced that he would not defend his party presidency at the next party elections in 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/11/24/im-not-defending-my-post-as-bersatu-president-says-muhyiddin|title=I'm not defending my post as Bersatu president, says Muhyiddin|website=The Star|date=24 November 2023|accessdate=24 November 2023}}</ref> His announcement was unanimously rejected by the party supreme council and attracted strong opposition from the AGM delegates. The following day on 25 November 2023, he withdrew the decision and said he would defend his party presidency and serve another term as the party president after the persuasions of his wife.

== Minister of Home Affairs (2018-2020) ==
[[File:TSMY Menteri Dalam Negeri.jpg|thumb|Muhyiddin in 2018]]
He was appointed as [[Minister of Home Affairs (Malaysia)|Malaysian Minister of Home Affairs]] by Prime Minister [[Mahathir Mohamad]] when [[Pakatan Harapan]] won the 14th General Election. 

On 22 May 2018, Muhyiddin announced The Home Ministry will review seven laws relating to national security that were no longer suitable in today’s landscape. He said these laws were the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984, Sedition Act 1948, Peaceful Assembly Act 2012,  Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (Poca), Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015 (Pota), and mandatory death sentence.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-05-22 |title=Muhyiddin: Home ministry to review seven 'unsuitable' national security laws |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2018/05/22/muhyiddin-home-ministry-to-review-seven-unsuitable-national-security-laws/1633675 |access-date= |website=Malay Mail |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bernama |date=2018-05-22 |title=Home ministry to review seven 'unsuitable' national security laws |url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/426216 |access-date= |website=Malaysiakini}}</ref>

On 16 to 21 September 2019, Muhyiddin visited the [[United States]] to boost security ties.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-16 |title=Muhyiddin embarks on US visit to boost security ties |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/09/521860/muhyiddin-embarks-us-visit-boost-security-ties |website=New Straits Times}}</ref>

== Prime Minister (2020–2021) ==
{{Further|2020–2022 Malaysian political crisis}}
On 29 February 2020, a week after the country was thrown into a [[2020–2022 Malaysian political crisis|political crisis]], Muhyiddin was appointed [[Prime Minister of Malaysia|Prime Minister]] by the [[Yang Di-Pertuan Agong|King of Malaysia]], following the abrupt resignation of [[Mahathir Mohamad]] five days before.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lee |first1=Yen Nee |url= https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/02/malaysia-political-crisis-muhyiddin-yassin-appointed-as-prime-minister.html |title=Malaysia's new prime minister has been sworn in – but some say the political crisis is 'far from over' |publisher=[[CNBC]] |date=2 March 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200419093504/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/02/malaysia-political-crisis-muhyiddin-yassin-appointed-as-prime-minister.html|archive-date=19 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Beech |first1=Hannah |url= https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/29/world/asia/malaysia-mahathir-mohamad.html|title=Malaysia's Premier, Mahathir Mohamad, 94, Is Out. Or So It Seems.|work=The New York Times |date=29 February 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200516112017/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/29/world/asia/malaysia-mahathir-mohamad.html |archive-date=16 May 2020}}</ref> He is the first person appointed to the position while holding both a parliamentary and state seat at the same time.

=== COVID-19 pandemic and movement control order ===

{{Main article|COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia|Malaysian movement control order}}
During his administration, [[COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia|COVID-19]] spread throughout the nation. In response, Muhyiddin implemented the [[Malaysian movement control order|Movement Control Order]] (MCO) on 16 March 2020 to prevent the disease from infecting more Malaysians. The MCO started nationwide from 18 March and was extended conditionally to 9 June 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hassan |first1=Hazlin |title=Malaysia bans travel abroad, shuts schools and businesses over coronavirus spread; lockdown till March 31 |url= https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-to-impose-lockdown-from-wednesday-to-march-31 |access-date=22 May 2020 |work=[[The Straits Times]] |location= Singapore |date=16 March 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200420112202/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-to-impose-lockdown-from-wednesday-to-march-31 |archive-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, he introduced an economic stimulus package worth RM 250 billion on 27 March to soften the economic strain during the MCO.<ref>{{cite news |title=Muhyiddin unveils RM250bil economic stimulus package |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/27/muhyiddin-unveils-rm250bil-economic-stimulus-package |access-date=22 May 2020 |work=The Star |location=Kuala Lumpur |date=27 March 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200518180839/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/27/muhyiddin-unveils-rm250bil-economic-stimulus-package |archive-date=18 May 2020}}</ref>

On 1 May, in conjunction with Labour Day, Muhyiddin announced a Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO). Certain economic sectors were allowed to operate gradually as long as SOP are followed. Travel restrictions are partially lifted to allow stranded students staying on their campuses and people who are stuck in other states to return to their respective home. Sports, recreational, and large gatherings are still prohibited under the CMCO.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}

On 10 May, it was announced that the CMCO will last for another four weeks until 9 June. More sectors will be allowed to operate and fewer restrictions are to be applied.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Koya |first1=Zakiah |last2=Tang |first2=Ashley |last3=Lai |first3=Allison |last4=Lee |first4=Stephanie |last5=Chua |first5=Andy |last6=Sekaran |first6=R. |title=PM: CMCO extended till June 9 |url= https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/05/11/pm-cmco-extended-till-june-9 |access-date=22 May 2020 |work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]] |location=Kuala Lumpur |date=11 May 2020}}</ref> Shopping malls, dine-in and non-contact sports are allowed as long as social distancing is observed.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lim |first1=Ida |title=Selangor's new CMCO rules: Dine-in, food trucks, fishing, all parks allowed; hiking, camping still banned |url= https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/05/12/selangors-new-cmco-rules-dine-in-food-trucks-fishing-all-parks-allowed-hiki/1865448 |access-date=22 May 2020 |work=[[Malay Mail]] |location=Kuala Lumpur |date=12 May 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200520054648/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/05/12/selangors-new-cmco-rules-dine-in-food-trucks-fishing-all-parks-allowed-hiki/1865448 |archive-date=20 May 2020}}</ref>

The CMCO was converted into Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) and ran from 10 June until 31 August. Under the RMCO, more restrictions will be relaxed to allow the public to carry out their daily activities while complying with standard operating procedures. Almost all social, religious, business, and educational activities are allowed to resume. Hair salons, morning and night markets, and sports-related businesses like gymnasiums will open on a staggered basis, as well as religious congregation such as prayers as long as strict SOPs are followed.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Povera |first1=Adib |last2=Chan |first2=Dawn |title=CMCO to end, replaced with RMCO until Aug 31 [NSTTV] |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/06/598700/cmco-end%C2%A0replaced-rmco-until-aug-31 |website=[[New Straits Times]] |access-date=27 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806231244/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/06/598700/cmco-end%C2%A0replaced-rmco-until-aug-31 |archive-date=6 August 2020 |date=7 June 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> Reflexology centres, nightclubs, theme parks, karaoke centres, and gatherings such as kenduri (feasts) are still barred during the RMCO.

[[File:TSMY_APP_2020.png|thumb|upright|225x225px|Muhyiddin in parliament on 18 May 2020.]]

The government's COVID-19 response had a 93% approval rating in September 2020, with 69% approval for Muhyiddin himself.<ref name=":1" />

Until early September 2020, Malaysia had a low number of COVID-19 cases.<ref name="covid19" /> Infections rose following the [[2020 Sabah state election]] in September, leading to a surge in [[COVID-19 pandemic in Sabah|Sabah]] which spread to the [[Klang Valley]] area.<ref name="covid19" /> However, unlike the initial promise to reinstate the Movement Control Order (MCO) if the case returns to 3 digits,<ref>{{cite news|date=26 July 2020|title=PKP kembali jika kes cecah 3 angka|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2020/07/714877/pkp-kembali-jika-kes-cecah-3-angka|access-date=14 June 2021}}</ref> the government only imposed the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) under the name of "economy".<ref>{{cite news|date=21 November 2020|title=KKM pada mulanya cadang PKP di Selangor, ada sebab diganti PKPB... ini jawab Dr Noor Hisham|url=https://www.mstar.com.my/lokal/semasa/2020/11/21/kkm-pada-mulanya-cadang-pkp-di-selangor-ada-sebab-diganti-pkpb-ini-jawab-dr-noor-hisham|access-date=14 June 2021}}</ref> The government did not impose the MCO until January 2021.<ref>{{cite news|date=12 January 2021|title=Tiga menteri positif Covid-19|url=https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/118639/KHAS/Covid-19/Tiga-menteri-positif-Covid-19|access-date=14 June 2021}}</ref> Nevertheless, the "MCO 2.0", was criticised by health experts for being not as strict as the "MCO 1.0" from March to May 2020.<ref>{{cite news|date=20 January 2021|title=Health experts call for stricter enforcement of second MCO|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/01/20/health-experts-call-for-stricter-enforcement-of-second-mco|access-date=14 June 2021}}</ref>

The government's mismanagement of the second and third waves provoked widespread anger among Malaysians, such as hashtags like "''#KerajaanGagal''" (means Failed Government) and/or "#MuhyiddinOut" which trended online.<ref>{{cite news|date=7 October 2020|title=#MuhyiddinOut paling trending selepas Covid-19 meningkat|url=https://malaysiadateline.com/muhyiddinout-paling-trending-selepas-covid-19-meningkat/|access-date=14 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=17 April 2021|title=Tamparan buat Kerajaan PN, Hashtag #KerajaanGagal Trending No 1 Di Twitter|url=https://mykmu.net/2021/04/17/tamparan-buat-kerajaan-pn-hashtag-kerajaangagal-trending-no-1-di-twitter/|access-date=14 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=2 May 2021|title=#KerajaanGagal kembali trending|url=https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/136537/BERITA/Nasional/KerajaanGagal-kembali-trending|access-date=14 June 2021}}</ref> During the third wave in the mid 2021, a "Black Flag Campaign (''Bendera Hitam'')" became a trend, urging Muhyiddin to immediately resign.<ref>{{cite news|date=2 July 2021|title=Bendera hitam pula berkibar|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/581391|access-date=8 July 2021}}</ref>

On 31 July 2021, hundreds of [[Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic#Malaysia|protesters gathered in Kuala Lumpur]] calling for Muhyiddin's resignation over his government's response to the pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hundreds take to Kuala Lumpur's streets in anti-gov't protest|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/31/hundreds-take-to-streets-in-anti-government-protest-in-malaysia|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.aljazeera.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Malaysian protesters demand PM Muhyiddin's resignation |url=https://www.dw.com/en/malaysian-protesters-demand-pm-muhyiddins-resignation/a-58713654 |website=DW.COM |publisher=Deutsche Welle |date=2021-07-31 |access-date=2021-08-01}}</ref>

=== Foreign relations ===
{{Main|List of international prime ministerial trips made by Muhyiddin Yassin}}

==== Myanmar ====
After a bilateral meeting, Muhyiddin and Indonesian President [[Joko Widodo]] called for a special meeting of [[ASEAN]] on [[Myanmar]] after the [[2021 Myanmar coup d'état|2021 coup d'état]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Strangio|first=Sebastian|title=Jokowi, Muhyiddin Call for Special ASEAN Meeting on Myanmar|url=https://thediplomat.com/2021/02/jokowi-muhyiddin-call-for-special-asean-meeting-on-myanmar/|access-date=2021-08-25|website=thediplomat.com|language=en-US}}</ref> After the April 2021 meeting, where representatives from the deposed [[National League for Democracy]] did not attend, Muhyiddin announced that Malaysia's three proposals to [[Min Aung Hlaing]] were not rejected, including calls to end violence against civilians during the [[2021 Burmese protests]], release of political detainees, and allow the Chair of ASEAN access to Myanmar.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Asean leaders' meeting succeeded in addressing Myanmar crisis, says PM Muhyiddin |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/04/24/asean-leaders-meeting-succeeded-in-addressing-myanmar-crisis-says-pm-muhyid/1969175|access-date=2021-08-25|website=Malay Mail|date=24 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-24|title=ASEAN leaders tell Myanmar coup general to end killings|url=https://apnews.com/article/aung-san-suu-kyi-global-trade-indonesia-myanmar-singapore-2959338f61cbe0b0b7c6dd7599ee6e2c|access-date=2021-08-25|website=AP NEWS|language=en}}</ref>

[[File:Muhyiddin_Yassin_and_Hishammuddin_Hussein_Attend_the_ASEAN_Leaders_Meeting_in_Jakarta.jpg|thumb|upright|225x225px|Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and Foreign Minister [[Hishammuddin Hussein]] were greeted by ASEAN Secretary General [[Lim Jock Hoi]] on 24 April 2021.]]

=== Proclamation of emergency ===
{{Main article|2021 Malaysian state of emergency}}
On 19 October 2020, the [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]] Sultan [[Abdullah of Pahang]] rejected Muhyiddin's request for him to issue a [[state of emergency|proclamation of emergency]] in response to a spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the country.<ref>{{cite news |title=Malaysia's king rejects PM's push for COVID emergency rule |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/25/malaysias-king-rejects-pms-push-for-coronavirus-emergency |access-date=27 October 2020 |work=[[Al Jazeera English|Al Jazeera]] |date=25 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027103102/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/25/malaysias-king-rejects-pms-push-for-coronavirus-emergency |archive-date=27 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> However, on 21 January 2021, a new request to issue a [[2021 Malaysian state of emergency|proclamation of emergency]] was granted by the [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]], and is expected to last until 1 August. [[Parliament of Malaysia|Parliament]] and all [[Elections in Malaysia|elections]] were suspended while the proclamation was in effect.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-01-12 |title=Malaysia declares Covid state of emergency amid political challenges |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/55625448 |access-date=2021-01-12}}</ref>

=== Loss of majority support and resignation ===
{{Main|2020–2022 Malaysian political crisis}}
On 8 July 2021, [[United Malays National Organisation|UMNO]] withdrew support for Muhyiddin and called for his resignation in July 2021 over the handling of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia|COVID-19 pandemic]]. As well as a failure to prevent a record rise in COVID-19 infections and deaths, UMNO President [[Ahmad Zahid Hamidi]] cited the management of the [[Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia|severe economic impact]], lack of [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics in Malaysia|political stability]] and extension of the [[Malaysian movement control order|Movement Control Order]] in his call for Muhyiddin to make way for a new interim premier.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-07-08|title=What do Malaysia's latest political twists mean for Muhyiddin?|url=https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/explained/article/3140382/what-do-latest-political-twists-malaysia-mean-pm-muhyiddin|access-date=2021-07-09|website=South China Morning Post|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Key party in Malaysia alliance pulls support for troubled PM|language=en-US|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/key-party-malaysia-alliance-withdraws-support-pm-muhyiddin-2021-07-08/|access-date=2021-07-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=8 July 2021|title=Gagal Penuhi Aspirasi Rakyat, UMNO Tarik Balik Sokongan Kepada PM Serta Merta|url=https://umno-online.my/2021/07/08/gagal-penuhi-aspirasi-rakyat-umno-tarik-balik-sokongan-kepada-pm-serta-merta/|access-date=8 July 2021}}</ref>

On 4 August 2021, Putrajaya, Muhyiddin Yassin submitted a motion of confidence to the [[Yang di Pertuan Agong]] of Malaysia stating that he had received numerous declarations which provided that he still had the majority support within the lower house of parliament [[Dewan Rakyat]]. Therefore, the action of resignation under [[Federal Constitution of Malaysia|the Federal Constitution of Malaysia]] under section 43(4) is neither valid nor legal.<ref name="Muhyiddin still have majority support (Kini Tv News)">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VMXZgfOPyg/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/9VMXZgfOPyg| archive-date=2021-11-18 | url-status=live|title='Muhyiddin fights back, claims he still possesses majority'|work=Kini Tv| date=3 August 2021|accessdate=6 August 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name="Muhyiddin still have majority support (Star News)" >{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pogM1M04h5s/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/pogM1M04h5s| archive-date=2021-11-18 | url-status=live|title='Muhyiddin says he will not resign, to table motion of confidence in September'|work=The Star| date=3 August 2021|accessdate=6 August 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He stated that the [[motion of no confidence]] would take place in September if the parliament had doubts about his ruling. However, this statement has been rejected by opposition leader [[Anwar Ibrahim]] who claims that 112 or more MPs have rejected [[Perikatan Nasional]]. Therefore, [[Anwar Ibrahim]]'s statement concludes that Muyhiddin's claims are not valid and potentially fraudulent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOxyQKipkYw/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/nOxyQKipkYw| archive-date=2021-11-18 | url-status=live|title='At least 112 MPs rejected Perikatan, no way PM has majority, claims Anwar|work=The Star| date=5 August 2021|accessdate=6 August 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

Following [[Anwar Ibrahim]]'s statement, on 6 August 2021, Muhyiddin stated during a press conference in [[Pagoh|Pagoh, Johor]] that he is still confident that he still holds majority support within the [[Parliament of Malaysia|Parliament]].<ref name = "Muhyiddin remains confident he still holds the majority">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DsxyxDusOE| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/5DsxyxDusOE| archive-date=2021-11-18 | url-status=live|title=Muhyiddin remains confident he still holds the majority|work=The Star| date=6 August 2021|accessdate=8 August 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

On 15 August 2021, [[Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof]], the [[Minister in the Prime Minister's Department|Minister of the Prime Minister's Department (Special Functions)]], stated that Muhyiddin would resign on the next day.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/top-bersatu-leaders-seen-arriving-for-meeting-amid-malaysias-political-crisis |title=Ruling pact scrambles for replacement ahead of Malaysia PM Muhyiddin's resignation |date=15 August 2021 |publisher=The Straits Times |access-date=15 August 2021}}</ref> Muhyiddin and his cabinet submitted their resignation to [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong|the king]] on Monday, 16 August 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Yen Nee |title=Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and cabinet resign, palace confirms |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/16/malaysia-prime-minister-muhyiddin-yassin-cabinet-resign.html |access-date=15 September 2021 |work=CNBC |date=16 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

==Post-premiership (2021–present)==

===Chairman of the National Recovery Council===
[[File:Ambassador Brian McFeeters met Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin stand up.jpg|thumb|Muhyiddin with [[List of ambassadors of the United States to Malaysia|US Ambassador]] [[Brian McFeeters]] on 2 December 2021.]]

On 4 September 2021, [[Chief Secretary to the Government]] [[Mohd Zuki Ali]] announced that Muhyiddin had been appointed as Chairman of the National Recovery Council (NRC), a Cabinet minister-level position and highest position in the important council in charge of the recovery efforts of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia|COVID-19 pandemic]] based on confidence of the government in the ability of Muhyiddin in spearheading the COVID-19 pandemic recovery strategies.{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} On 21 December 2022, Prime Minister [[Anwar Ibrahim]] dissolved NRC due to its redundancy and overlapping of duties, tasks and functions with other government agencies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/12/21/nrc-among-several-govt-agencies-disbanded-overlapping-tasks-cited|title=NRC among several govt agencies disbanded, overlapping tasks cited|website=The Star|date=21 December 2022|accessdate=22 December 2022}}</ref>

===15th Malaysian general election===
Perikatan Nasional announced Muhyiddin Yassin as its candidate for prime minister ahead of the [[2022 Malaysian general election|15th Malaysian general election]], which was held on 19 November 2022.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-pm-election-2022-muhyiddin-yassin-ahmad-zahid-perikatan-nasional-umno-3065111 |title=Perikatan Nasional's move to nominate me as PM-designate not a daydream, Muhyiddin tells Ahmad Zahid |work=Channel News Asia |date=11 November 2022 |access-date=25 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysias-prime-minister-candidates-upcoming-poll-2022-11-11/ |title=Factbox: Malaysia's prime minister candidates in upcoming poll |author=A. Ananthalakshmi |editor=Kanupriya Kapoor |work=Reuters |date=11 November 2022 |access-date=25 November 2022}}</ref> In the election, Perikatan Nasional won 73 seats out of 222 seats, below the 112 seats needed for a majority.<ref>{{cite news |author1=Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil |title=GE15: Hung Parliament and significance of anti-hopping law in Malaysia |url=https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2140918 |access-date=24 November 2022 |work=[[Bernama]] |date=21 November 2022}}</ref> After the election, Muhyiddin claimed to have a sufficient majority to be appointed as the prime minister, citing support from Perikatan Nasional, Barisan Nasional, Gabungan Parti Sarawak, and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/11/20/muhyiddin-i-have-the-numbers-to-be-pm |title=Muhyiddin: I have the numbers to be PM |date=20 November 2022 |work=The Star |access-date=21 November 2022}}</ref>
On 22 November, the royal palace stated that after the Yang di-Pertuan Agong reviewed the nominations for prime minister, he found that "no member of parliament has the majority support to be appointed prime minister", so he summoned both Muhyiddin and [[Anwar Ibrahim]], the prime minister candidate from the rival coalition [[Pakatan Harapan]], to see him.<ref>{{cite news |title=No one with simple majority, King summons Anwar and Muhyiddin |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2022/11/853768/no-one-simple-majority-king-summons-anwar-and-muhyiddin |access-date=24 November 2022 |work=[[New Straits Times]] |date=22 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Tee |first1=Kenneth |title=Anwar, Muhyiddin arrive in Istana Negara after both called by King to decide Malaysia's next govt |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/11/22/anwar-muhyiddin-arrive-in-istana-negara-after-both-called-by-king-to-decide-malaysias-next-govt/41278 |access-date=24 November 2022 |work=[[Malay Mail]] |date=22 November 2022}}</ref> After the meeting, Muhyiddin said that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong proposed a unity government between Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional, but he rejected it as Perikatan Nasional "will not cooperate" with Pakatan Harapan.<ref>{{cite news |title=PN will not cooperate with PH to form government - Muhyiddin |url=https://www.bernama.com/en/politics/news.php?id=2141284 |access-date=24 November 2022 |work=[[Bernama]] |date=22 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=GE15: No decision yet on who will be PM, says Anwar |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/11/22/ge15-no-decision-yet-on-who-will-be-pm-says-anwar |access-date=24 November 2022 |work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]] |date=22 November 2022}}</ref>

Anwar Ibrahim was later appointed and sworn in as Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister on 24 November 2022, with the consent of Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah, after a consultation with the [[Conference of Rulers]] of Malaysia.<ref name=PRU15>{{cite news |title=Anwar Ibrahim appointed as Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister |url=https://pru15.bernama.com/news-en.php?id=2141779 |access-date=24 November 2022 |work=[[Bernama]] |date=24 November 2022}}</ref><ref name=sworn>{{cite news |title=Anwar Ibrahim sworn in as Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2022/11/854566/anwar-ibrahim-sworn-malaysias-10th-prime-minister |access-date=24 November 2022 |work=[[New Straits Times]] |date=24 November 2022}}</ref> However, Muhyiddin continued to insist that he had the support of a majority of 115 MPs to form the next government and called on Anwar to prove his majority.<ref>{{cite news |title=How about you proving your 115, Najib tells Muhyiddin |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2022/11/854636/how-about-you-proving-your-115-najib-tells-muhyiddin |access-date=24 November 2022 |work=[[New Straits Times]] |date=24 November 2022}}</ref>     
== Controversies and issues ==

=== Alleged misuse of RMAF helicopter ===
Muhyiddin, as the Deputy Prime Minister, has used a [[Royal Malaysian Air Force|RMAF]] Nuri [[helicopter]] to attend and open [[UMNO]]'s divisional assembly in the interior of [[Sabah]], which has nothing to do with his official duties. His actions have been strongly criticized by the federal opposition led by [[Lim Kit Siang]] as it was a misuse of his powers as deputy prime minister. Lim even questioned whether the [[Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission]] (MACC) would investigate Muhyiddin, as MACC has been conducting various investigations into assemblymen in states controlled by Lim's [[Pakatan Rakyat]].<ref>[http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2009/08/17/will-macc-investigate-whether-muhyiddin-abuse-his-powers-in-using-rmaf-nuri-heli-for-umno-purposes/ Will MACC investigate whether Muhyiddin abuse his powers in using RMAF Nuri heli for Umno purposes? By Lim Kit Siang] Lim Kit Siang for Malaysia, 17 August 2009.</ref>
=== Racial views ===
On 31 March 2010, Muhyiddin attracted contr declaring himself as a "[[Ketuanan Melayu|Malay first]]" rather than a "[[Malaysian Malaysia|Malaysian first]]" when responding to [[Democratic Action Party]] (DAP) leader [[Lim Kit Siang]]'s challenge in the parliament for him to state whether he is a Malay or a Malaysian first.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rxiJSs7aYE Muhyiddin: I'm Malay first|YouTube Clip|Malaysiakini|March 31, 2010]</ref> However, Muhyiddin retorted although he is Malay first, that doesn't mean he being Malay is not Malaysian.<ref>[http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/opinion/breaking-views/58419-muhyiddin-mirrors-umnos-dilemma--ooi-kee-beng Muhyiddin mirrors Umno's dilemma|Ooi Kee Beng|The Malaysian Insider|Friday 02 April 2010]</ref> The Prime Minister [[Najib Razak]] defended Muhyiddin's "Malay first, Malaysian second" assertion and controversial statement even though it contradicts the [[1Malaysia]] concept which talks of "a nation where, it is hoped, every Malaysian perceives himself or herself as Malaysian first, and by race, religion, geographical region or socio-economic background second".<ref>[http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/4/2/nation/5978760&sec=nation PM defends Muhyiddin's 'Malay first' statement|The Star|Friday April 2, 2010]</ref><ref>[http://www.transformation.gov.my/ 1Malaysia GTP Roadmap]</ref>

Muhyiddin attracted criticism again on 12 April 2010 by calling the members of a new inter-faith committee 'small fry', causing strong reaction from the public and uproar from the [[Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism]] (MCCBCHST) to back off from joining the committee for the time being.<ref>[http://202.75.56.183/index.php/opinion/breaking-views/59576-muhyiddins-small-fry-for-faith-the-malaysian-insider Muhyiddin's small fry for faith — The Malaysian Insider, APRIL 12 2010]</ref><ref>[http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC100413-0000072/A-panel-of-small-fry A panel of 'small fry'-Opposition blasts M'sian DPM's comments on inter-faith body], Apr 13, 2010, The Malaysian Insider, Today Online</ref><ref>[http://freemalaysiatoday.com/fmt-english/news/general/4529-religious-groups-stay-calm-as-muhyiddin-brews-a-storm Religious groups stay as Muhyiddin brews a storm], By Marc Jitab, Tue 13 Apr 2010, Free Malaysia Today</ref> Muhyiddin was quick to deny he ever say that and stated he was misquoted.<ref>Teo Cheng Wee (April 14, 2010). [http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/SE+Asia/Story/STIStory_514385.html "Muhyiddin denies remark"]. ''The Straits Times''.</ref> Muhyiddin later doubled down and uttered 'Yes, I am Malay first and no apologies'.<ref>[http://malaysiakini.com/news/129299 DPM: 'Yes, I am Malay first and no apologies'], by Regina Lee, 15 April 2010, Malaysiakini</ref>

=== Legal name dispute ===
On 2 April 2021, the Shah Alam court has reversed a preventive detention order signed by him during his time as the Minister of Home Affairs because he signed the order using his unofficial name, Muhyiddin bin Mohd. Yassin instead of his [[legal name]]/[[birth name]], Mahiaddin bin Md. Yasin.<ref name="Muhyiddin or Mahiaddin?" /><ref name="Report: Sabahan walks free" />

===Involvement in the Sheraton Move===
{{Main|2020–2022 Malaysian political crisis}}
Following political infighting within [[Pakatan Harapan]], [[Malaysian United Indigenous Party|BERSATU]] President Muhyiddin Yassin, [[Malaysian Islamic Party|PAS]] President [[Abdul Hadi Awang]], [[People's Justice Party (Malaysia)|PKR]] Deputy President [[Azmin Ali]], and [[United Malays National Organisation|UMNO]] leaders [[Ahmad Zahid Hamidi]] and [[Ismail Sabri Yaakob]] formed the [[Perikatan Nasional]] government which led to a loss of [[Majority government|parliamentary majority]] for the ruling [[Pakatan Harapan]] coalition, ultimately resulting in [[Mahathir Mohamad|Mahathir Mohamad's]] resignation as prime minister.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2020-03-01 |title=Timeline: A week of political crisis in Malaysia |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-malaysia-politics-timeline-idUSKBN20O1CP |access-date=2022-08-02}}</ref> This moment is widely regarded as the start of the [[2020–2022 Malaysian political crisis|Malaysian political crisis]].<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-02-25 |title=Malaysia's political turmoil: everything you need to know |url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/25/malaysias-political-turmoil-everything-you-need-to-know |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=the Guardian |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-18 |title=Malaysian Prime Minister Resigns, Deepening Political Crisis |url=https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/malaysian-prime-minister-resigns-deepening-political-crisis/ |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=ASEAN Business News |language=en}}</ref> Following its formation, the [[Perikatan Nasional]] government was the target of scathing criticism, with many calling its existence ''"democratically illegitimate"'' or more colloquially, a ''"backdoor government"''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kamarudin |first=Raja Petra |date=2021-05-11 |title=The truth behind the "backdoor government" |url=https://www.malaysia-today.net/2021/05/11/the-truth-behind-the-backdoor-government/ |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=Malaysia Today |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-16 |title=YOURSAY: Dr M blew it by handing nation to backdoor leaders |url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/551055 |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=Malaysiakini}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 27, 2020 |title='Backdoor government is undemocratic, a betrayal of GE 14 voters' |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/02/569741/backdoor-government-undemocratic-betrayal-ge-14-voters |access-date=August 2, 2022 |website=New Straits Times}}</ref>

=== "Christianisation" claim ===
During a campaign speech on 17 November 2022, Muhyiddin accused Pakatan Harapan of working with Jews and Christians to "Christianise the country".<ref>{{Cite web |title=CCM expresses shock over Muhyiddin's Christianisation agenda remark |url=https://www.thesundaily.my/local/ccm-expresses-shock-over-muhyiddin-s-christianisation-agenda-remark-FA10233655 |access-date=2022-12-06 |website=www.thesundaily.my |language=en-MY}}</ref> He backed his claim by saying "I saw a video where a group of Jews were talking about Malaysia and were praying for the country to fall into the hands of the opposition, which has been sponsoring these groups of Jews and Christians. For me this is dangerous. Is a Christianisation process going to happen?". His remarks was condemned as religiously insensitive by the Council of Churches of Malaysia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Muhyiddin's Christianisation agenda claim is dangerous, says CCM |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/11/18/muhyiddin039s-christianisation-agenda-claim-is-dangerous-says-ccm |access-date=2022-12-06 |website=The Star |language=en}}</ref> Muhyiddin defended himself and claimed that he was taken out of context by saying that his speech was 55 minutes long, and that the remark was only 1 minute and 35 seconds long. He also claimed he was merely commenting on a supposed video clip that allegedly showed "foreign religious groups" praying for Pakatan Harapan to win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=GE15: Muhyiddin claims viral video of speech on Jews, Christians taken out of context |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/11/18/ge15-muhyiddin-claims-viral-video-of-speech-on-jews-christians-taken-out-of-context |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=The Star |language=en}}</ref> Such a thing made Bersatu Sabah members leave the party and declare the dissolution of [[Malaysian United Indigenous Party of Sabah|Bersatu Sabah organization]] because of sensitive religious issues made by the president of the party. [[Sabah]] is a multi-racial state just like [[Sarawak]] and [[Hajiji Noor]] (Chairman of [[Malaysian United Indigenous Party of Sabah|Bersatu Sabah]]) strongly rejected and protested the statement of the president of Bersatu, Muhyiddin Yassin. Accordingly, Hajiji Noor and members of Bersatu Sabah announced to leave Muhyiddin's party and migrate to existing local parties. They confirmed to migrate all Bersatu Sabah leadership to [[Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah]], one of the component parties in [[Gabungan Rakyat Sabah|GRS]] and one of the multi-racial parties in Sabah (a party that formerly under [[Ationg Tituh]] and Stephen Jacob Jimbangan leadership).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hajiji dan kepimpinan Bersatu Sabah tinggalkan Bersatu, akan tubuh parti tempatan baharu|url=https://www.astroawani.com/berita-politik/hajiji-dan-kepimpinan-bersatu-sabah-tinggalkan-bersatu-akan-tubuh-parti-tempatan-baharu-396082|website=Astro Awani |language=ms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Politik di Sabah sedikit berbeza, Hajiji beritahu Muhyiddin|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2022/11/08/politik-di-sabah-sedikit-berbeza-hajiji-beritahu-muhyiddin/|access-date=2023-05-18 |website=freemalaysiatoday.com |date=8 November 2022 |language=ms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pemimpin BERSATU Sabah keluar parti, kekal bawah GRS - Hajiji|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2022/12/1037660/pemimpin-bersatu-sabah-keluar-parti-kekal-bawah-grs-hajiji|access-date=2023-05-18 |website=bharian.com.my |language=ms}}</ref>

=== 2023 corruption charges ===
On 9 March 2023, Muhyiddin was detained by the [[Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission]] after being questioned over a COVID-19 economic recovery package launched by his government. Muhyiddin denied the allegations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Malaysia ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin arrested, faces corruption charge |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/9/holdmalaysiaformerpm-muhyiddin-yassin-arrested-over-covid-funds |access-date=2023-03-09 |website=[[Al Jazeera English]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-09 |title=Malaysia's ex-PM Muhyiddin summoned to anti-graft agency |language=en |work=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysias-ex-pm-muhyiddin-summoned-anti-graft-agency-2023-03-08/ |access-date=2023-03-09}}</ref> He was accused of sourcing $51m in bribes from companies who hoped to benefit from the emergency government spending program, and charged with gratification and [[money laundering]]. He allegedly abused his position for gratification from three entities and an individual for his ally, [[Malaysian United Indigenous Party|Bersatu]]. He pleaded not guilty on the charges. Judge Azura then fixed bail at RM2mil in two sureties and ordered Muhyiddin to surrender his passport.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 March 2023 |title=Muhyiddin slapped with six counts of abuse of power, money laundering |work=[[The Star (Malaysia)]] |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/10/muhyiddin-slapped-with-four-counts-of-abuse-of-power}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Latiff |first=Rozanna |date=2023-03-10 |title=Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin charged with corruption |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/former-malaysian-pm-muhyiddin-charged-with-abuse-power-money-laundering-2023-03-10/ |access-date=2023-03-13}}</ref> The case is being viewed by many Malaysians as a result of intense political rivalry which emerged after the defeat of Malaysia's incumbent political party, [[United Malays National Organisation|UMNO]], in the [[2018 Malaysian general election]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-10 |title=Muhyiddin Yassin: Ex-Malaysia PM charged with corruption over Covid spending |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-64911538 |access-date=2023-03-13}}</ref>

On 15 August 2023, the High Court has discharged and acquitted Muhyiddin of four charges involving abuse of power to obtain a RM232.5mil gratification for Bersatu. Justice Muhammad Jamil Hussin said all four charges were defective, baseless and vague.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-15 |title=Muhyiddin succeeds in bid to get power abuse charges quashed |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/2023/08/15/muhyiddin-succeeds-in-bid-to-get-power-abuse-charges-quashed |access-date= |website=The Star |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-15 |title=Court nullifies Muhyiddin's power abuse case |url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/675701 |access-date= |website=Malaysiakini}}</ref> Muhyiddin claimed he knew the aforementioned charges were politically motivated from the very beginning and insisted he has not committed any wrongdoings under the law.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-15 |title=Charges politically motivated, says Muhyiddin |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/15/my-prosecution-an-abuse-of-process-says-muhyiddin |access-date= |website=The Star |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tee |first=Kenneth |date=2023-08-15 |title=Muhyiddin says vindicated after court's decision to acquit him of power abuse charges |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2023/08/15/muhyiddin-says-vindicated-after-courts-decision-to-acquit-him-of-power-abuse-charges/85323 |website=Malay Mail |language=en}}</ref>

On 28 February 2024, a panel of the Court of Appeal comprising Judges Datuk Hadhariah Syed Ismail, Datuk Azmi Ariffin, and Datuk S.M. Komathy Suppiah allowed the prosecution's appeal to reinstate four charges of abuse of power and ordered the case to be returned to the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mahkamah Rayuan Tolak Permohonan Muhyiddin Untuk Semak Keputusan Kembalikan Pertuduhan |url=https://www.bernama.com/radio/news.php?id=2339151 |website=Bernama |date=11 September 2024}}</ref>

=== 2024 sedition charge ===
On 27 August 2024, Muhyiddin pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court to charges of uttering seditious statements during the [[2024 Nenggiri by-election|Nenggiri state assembly by-election]] campaign.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/muhyiddin-mengaku-tidak-bersalah-pertuduhan-sentuh-3r-sebut-perkataan-menghasut-485279|title=Muhyiddin mengaku tidak bersalah pertuduhan sentuh 3R, sebut perkataan menghasut|date=27 August 2024|accessdate=27 August 2024|language=ms|publisher=[[Astro Awani]]|work=[[Bernama]]}}</ref> He faced accusations related to remarks made at an open area near Semai Bakti Felda Perasu Hall, [[Gua Musang District|Gua Musang]], on 14 August 2024. The charge involves his claim that he was not invited by the [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]], [[Abdullah of Pahang|Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah]], to be sworn in as the prime minister, despite allegedly having support from 115 out of 222 MPs at the time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-27 |title=Former Malaysian leader Muhyiddin charged with sedition for allegedly mocking former king |url=https://apnews.com/article/malaysia-muhyiddin-sedition-mocking-king-d600632640874eb96a9767d0ae3f0ab0 |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=AP News |language=en-US}}</ref> The case is being prosecuted under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948. During the court proceedings, the prosecution proposed a bail amount of RM20,000. However, Muhyiddin's defense team requested a reduction, citing precedent cases under the same section. The court ultimately set bail at RM5,000 with one surety and scheduled the next hearing for 4 November 2024.

== Personal life ==

=== Family ===
He married [[Noorainee Abdul Rahman]] in 1972 and has 4 children;<ref>{{cite news |url=https://berita.rtm.gov.my/index.php/nasional/16023-biodata-dan-latar-belakang-perdana-menteri-ke-8-tan-sri-muhyiddin-yassin |title=Biodata dan latar belakang Perdana Menteri ke-8, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin |trans-title=Biodata and background of the 8th Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin |date=23 February 2020 |access-date=June 28, 2021 |language=ms |work=Berita RTM}}</ref> 2 sons and 2 daughters, namely Fakhri Yassin Mahiaddin, Nabilah Mahiaddin, {{ill|Najwa Mahiaddin|ms}} and Farhan Yassin Mahiaddin respectively. All of his children are heavily involved in business and corporate, entertainment or writing industries. His son, Fakhri Yassin, was a corporate figure in Malaysia and assumed the position of Executive Chairman. The second child, Nabilah was involved in book writing while Najwa and Farhan Yassin shared the same interest in the entertainment industry.

=== Sport ===
He is an avid [[golf]] lover.<ref name="Muhyiddin's golf charity to focus on 'The Way Forward 2020' plans">{{cite web|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/545116|title=Muhyiddin's golf charity to focus on 'The Way Forward 2020' plans|work=Malaysia Kini|date=4 October 2020|accessdate=10 May 2021}}</ref><ref name="Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan: PM Sempat Main Golf?">{{cite web|url=https://www.themalaysiaonline.com.my/latest/2020/03/perintah-kawalan-pergerakan-pm-sempat-main-golf/|title=Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan: PM Sempat Main Golf?|work=The Malaysia Online|date=18 March 2020|accessdate=10 May 2021}}</ref>

=== Health issues ===
In the aftermath of [[2018 Malaysian general election|2018 general election]] (GE14), Muhyiddin was diagnosed with an early-stage tumour in the [[pancreas]]. He had spent one month in [[Mount Elizabeth Hospital]], Singapore from July to August 2018, during which he underwent a surgery to extract the tumour.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/08/12/muhyiddin-returns-home-after-month-long-treatment-in-singapore/|title=Muhyiddin returns home after month-long treatment in Singapore – Nation |website=The Star|location=Malaysia|access-date=14 August 2018}}</ref> The operation was successful and he returned to Malaysia in stable condition.<ref name="Free Malaysia Today">{{Cite news|url=http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2018/08/14/muhyiddin-to-start-chemo-after-hari-raya-haji/|title=Muhyiddin to start chemo after Hari Raya Haji|date=14 August 2018|work=Free Malaysia Today|access-date=14 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2018/07/390912/muhyiddin-resting-well-after-thursdays-surgery|title=Muhyiddin resting well after Thursday's surgery|date=15 July 2018|website=New Straits Times|access-date=14 August 2018}}</ref> He was scheduled for a series of follow-up [[chemotherapy]] treatment after [[Eid al-Adha|Hari Raya Haji]], for up to six months.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/86792|title=Muhyiddin to resume work next week while undergoing chemo |website=The Malaysian Insight |access-date=14 August 2018}}</ref> He told reporters at the Parliament, "for cancer cases such as this, it is normal to go through follow-up treatment including chemotherapy for 12 rounds over the duration of six months."<ref name="Free Malaysia Today"/>

Based on medical advice, Muhyiddin took a one-month medical leave to recover post-surgery. Prime Minister [[Mahathir Mohamad]] took charge of the [[Ministry of Home Affairs (Malaysia)|Ministry of Home Affairs]] during Muhyiddin's absence.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/muhyiddin-onemonth-medical-leave|title=Muhyiddin on one-month medical leave|date=12 July 2018|work=The Edge Markets|access-date=14 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/s/1662277/muhyiddin-i-miss-attending-cabinet-meetings|title=Muhyiddin: 'I miss attending Cabinet meetings' |newspaper=Malay Mail|access-date=14 August 2018}}</ref>

On 22 May 2020, Muhyiddin entered into a 14-day quarantine after an officer who attended the post-Cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office on 21 May tested positive for COVID-19.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Loo |first1=Cindi |title=Covid-19: Muhyiddin under quarantine after officer who attended Cabinet meeting tests positive |url=https://www.thesundaily.my/covid-19/covid-19-muhyiddin-under-quarantine-after-officer-who-attended-cabinet-meeting-tests-positive-BH2449300#pk_campaign=MASwpn&pk_kwd=Covid-19%3A+Muhyiddin+under+quarantine+after+officer+who+attended+Cabinet+meeting+tests+positive |access-date=22 May 2020 |work=[[The Sun (Malaysia)|The Sun Daily]] |location=Kuala Lumpur |date=22 May 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200522110443/https://www.thesundaily.my/covid-19/covid-19-muhyiddin-under-quarantine-after-officer-who-attended-cabinet-meeting-tests-positive-BH2449300 |archive-date=22 May 2020}}</ref> On 4 June 2020, he completed the 14-day quarantine period and was tested negative for [[COVID-19]]. Therefore, he was allowed to return to the workplace to discharge his official duties as prime minister.

On 9 February 2022, he confirmed that he had tested positive for [[COVID-19]], was experiencing mild symptoms and would be undergoing quarantine.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-02-09 |title=Former Malaysia PM Covid Positive a Day After Meeting Ministers |language=en |work=Bloomberg.com |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-09/former-malaysia-pm-covid-positive-a-day-after-meeting-ministers |access-date=}}</ref>

==Election results==
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|+ '''[[Dewan Rakyat|Parliament of Malaysia]]'''
!|Year
!|Constituency
!colspan=2|Candidate
!|Votes
!|Pct
!colspan=2|Opponent(s)
!|Votes
!|Pct
!|Ballots cast
!|Majority
!|Turnout
|-
|[[1978 Malaysian general election|1978]]
|rowspan=2|'''P104 [[Pagoh (federal constituency)|Pagoh]]'''
|{{Party shading/Barisan Nasional}} |
|{{nowrap|'''Muhyiddin Yassin'''}} ([[United Malays National Organisation|'''UMNO''']])
|style="text-align:right" |'''17,679'''
|'''89.52%'''
|{{Party shading/PAS}} | 
|Abd Wahab Abd Rahman ([[Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party|PAS]])
|style="text-align:right" | 2,069
|10.48%
|19,748
|15,610
|75.08%
|-
|[[1982 Malaysian general election|1982]]
|{{Party shading/Barisan Nasional}} |
|{{nowrap|'''Muhyiddin Yassin'''}} ([[United Malays National Organisation|'''UMNO''']])
|style="text-align:right" |'''19,035'''
|'''83.05%'''
|{{Party shading/PAS}} | 
|Sumadi Ahmad ([[Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party|PAS]])
|style="text-align:right" | 2,652
|11.57%
|22,921
|16,383
|74.86%
|-
|[[1995 Malaysian general election|1995]]
|rowspan=2|'''P127 [[Pagoh (federal constituency)|Pagoh]]'''
|{{Party shading/Barisan Nasional}} |
|{{nowrap|'''Muhyiddin Yassin'''}} ([[United Malays National Organisation|'''UMNO''']])
|style="text-align:right" |'''21,856'''
|'''83.70%'''
|{{Party shading/S46}} |
|Rosdan Taha Abd Rahman ([[Semangat 46|S46]])
|style="text-align:right" |4,257
|16.30%
|27,492
|17,599
|70.68%
|-
|[[1999 Malaysian general election|1999]]
|{{Party shading/Barisan Nasional}} |
|{{nowrap|'''Muhyiddin Yassin'''}} ([[United Malays National Organisation|'''UMNO''']])
|style="text-align:right" |'''20,132'''
|'''73.35%'''
|{{Party shading/Keadilan}}| 
|Alias Shamsir ([[People's Justice Party (Malaysia)|keADILan]])
|style="text-align:right" | 7,282
|26.53%
|28,327
|12,850
|71.19%
|-
|[[2004 Malaysian general election|2004]]
|rowspan=7|'''P143 [[Pagoh (federal constituency)|Pagoh]]'''
|{{Party shading/Barisan Nasional}} |
|{{nowrap|'''Muhyiddin Yassin'''}} ([[United Malays National Organisation|'''UMNO''']])
|style="text-align:right" |'''23,679'''
|'''82.64%'''
|{{Party shading/PAS}}|
|Mohamed Awang ([[Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party|PAS]])
|style="text-align:right" | 4,932
|17.21%
|29,534
|18,747
|65.43%
|-
|[[2008 Malaysian general election|2008]]
|{{Party shading/Barisan Nasional}} |
|{{nowrap|'''Muhyiddin Yassin'''}} ([[United Malays National Organisation|'''UMNO''']])
|style="text-align:right" |'''21,028'''
|'''71.22%'''
|{{Party shading/PAS}}|
|Mohamad Rozali Jamil ([[Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party|PAS]])
|style="text-align:right" |8,447
|28.61%
|30,313
|12,581
|75.70%
|-
|[[2013 Malaysian general election|2013]]
|{{Party shading/Barisan Nasional}} |
|{{nowrap|'''Muhyiddin Yassin'''}} ([[United Malays National Organisation|'''UMNO''']])
|style="text-align:right" |'''26,274'''
|'''66.01%'''
|{{Party shading/PAS}}| 
|Mohamad Rozali Jamil ([[Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party|PAS]])
|style="text-align:right" | 13,432
|33.75%
|40,612
|12,842
|86.79%
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[2018 Malaysian general election|2018]]
| rowspan="2" {{Party shading/Keadilan}} |
| rowspan="2" |'''Muhyiddin Yassin''' ([[Malaysian United Indigenous Party|'''BERSATU''']])
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:right" |'''23,558'''
| rowspan="2" |'''55.21%'''
|{{Party shading/Barisan Nasional}} |
|Ismail Mohamed ([[United Malays National Organisation|UMNO]])
|style="text-align:right"| 16,631
|38.97%
| rowspan="2" |42,672
| rowspan="2" |6,927
| rowspan="2" |82.83%
|-
|{{Party shading/PAS}} |
|Ahmad Nawfal Mahfodz ([[Malaysian Islamic Party|PAS]])
|style="text-align:right"| 2,483
|5.82%
|-
|rowspan=2|[[2022 Malaysian general election|2022]]
|rowspan=2 bgcolor={{party color|Perikatan Nasional}} | 
|rowspan=2|{{nowrap|'''Muhyiddin Yassin'''}} ([[Malaysian United Indigenous Party|'''BERSATU''']])
|rowspan=2 style="text-align:right''|'''24,986'''
|rowspan=2|'''45.94%'''
|{{Party shading/PH}} |
|{{nowrap|Iskandar Shah Abdul Rahman}} ([[People's Justice Party (Malaysia)|PKR]]) 
|style="text-align:right''|14,979
|27.54%
|rowspan=2|54,391
|rowspan=2|10,007
|rowspan=2|77.77%
|-
|{{Party shading/Barisan Nasional}} | 
|[[Razali Ibrahim]] ([[United Malays National Organisation|UMNO]])
|style="text-align:right''|14,426
|26.52%
|-
|}

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|+ '''[[Johor State Legislative Assembly]]'''
!|Year
!|Constituency
!colspan=2|Candidate
!|Votes
!|Pct
!colspan=2|Opponent(s)
!|Votes
!|Pct
!|Ballots cast
!|Majority
!|Turnout
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| [[1986 Malaysian general election|1986]]
| rowspan=2|'''N05 [[Bukit Serampang (state constituency)|Bukit Serampang]]'''
| {{Party shading/Barisan Nasional}} | 
| {{nowrap|'''Muhyiddin Yassin'''}} ([[United Malays National Organisation|'''UMNO''']])
| colspan=9 style="background:#dcdcdc"|{{center|Unopposed}}
|-
| [[1990 Malaysian general election|1990]]
| {{Party shading/Barisan Nasional}} | 
| {{nowrap|'''Muhyiddin Yassin'''}} ([[United Malays National Organisation|'''UMNO''']])
| style="text-align:right" | '''9,260'''
| '''80.52%'''
| {{Party shading/S46}} |
| Omar Lambak ([[Semangat 46|S46]])
| style="text-align:right" | 2,240
| 19.48%
| 11,911
| 7,020
| 76.31%
|-
| rowspan=2|[[2018 Johor state election|2018]]
| rowspan=2|'''N09 [[Gambir (state constituency)|Gambir]]'''
| rowspan=2 {{Party shading/Keadilan}} | 
| rowspan=2|{{nowrap|'''Muhyiddin Yassin'''}} ([[Malaysian United Indigenous Party|'''BERSATU''']]) 
| rowspan=2 style="text-align:right"| '''10,280'''
| rowspan=2| '''53.33%'''
|{{Party shading/Barisan Nasional}} |
|{{nowrap|M. Asojan Muniyandy}} ([[Malaysian Indian Congress|MIC]])
|style="text-align:right" | 7,192
| 37.31%
| rowspan=2| 19,278
| rowspan=2| 3,088
| rowspan=2| 84.83%
|-
|{{Party shading/PAS}} |
|Mahfodz Mohamed ([[Malaysian Islamic Party|PAS]])
|style="text-align:right" | 1,806
|style="text-align:right" | 5.63%
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== Honours ==
===Honours of Malaysia===
*{{Flag|Malaysia}}:
** [[File:Order_of_Loyalty_to_the_Crown_of_Malaysia_-_PSM.svg|50px]] Commander of the [[Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia#Commander|Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia]] (PSM) – '''Tan Sri''' (1988)<ref name=":Semakan">{{cite web|url=http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp/|title=SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT|publisher=[[Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia)]]|access-date=19 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929181530/http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp/|archive-date=29 September 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*{{Flag|Johor}}:
** [[File:Sultan_Ibrahim_Coronation_Medal_ribbon.gif|50px]] Second Class of the [[List of post-nominal letters (Johor)|Sultan Ibrahim Medal]] (PIS II) (1974)
** [[File:My-KEL_Order_of_the_Life_of_the_Crown_of_Kelantan_2006.svg|50px]] Second Class of the [[List of post-nominal letters (Johor)|Star of Sultan Ismail]] (BSI II) (1979)
** [[File:Order of the Crown of Johor ribbon bar.svg|50px]] Companion of the [[Order of the Crown of Johor]] (SMJ) (1980)
** [[File:Order of the Crown of Johor ribbon bar.svg|50px]] Knight Grand Commander of the [[Order of the Crown of Johor]] (SPMJ) – '''Dato'''' (1991)<ref name=":Semakan" />
* {{Flag|Kedah}}:
** [[File:MY-KED_Order_of_Sultan_Abdul_Halim_Muazzam_Shah_-_Grand_Commander_(SHMS).svg|50px]] Grand Commander of the [[Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah]] (SHMS) – '''Dato' Seri Diraja''' (2014)<ref>{{cite web|access-date=12 October 2019|date=19 January 2014|agency=[[Bernama]]|work=[[The Malay Mail]]|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2014/01/19/muhyiddin-heads-list-of-kedah-state-award-recipients/602517|title=Muhyiddin heads list of Kedah state award recipients}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Malacca}}:
** [[File:MY-MAL Exalted Order of Malacca.svg|50px]] Knight Grand Commander of the [[Premier and Exalted Order of Malacca]] (DUNM) – '''Datuk Seri Utama''' (2019)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=1777389|title=Muhyiddin heads list of 566 Melaka award recipients |agency=[[Bernama]]|date=11 October 2019 |access-date=12 October 2019}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Perak}}:
** [[File:MY-PERA_Perak_Family_Order_of_Sultan_Azlan_Shah_-_SPSA_(2000).svg|50px]] Ordinary Class of the [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Perak|Perak Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah]] (SPSA) – '''Dato' Seri Diraja''' (2010)<ref>{{cite web|access-date=12 October 2019|date=21 April 2010|work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]]|location= Malaysia |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2010/04/21/sultan-of-perak-82nd-birthday-honours-list|title=Sultan of Perak 82nd birthday honours list}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Perlis}}:
** [[File:MY-PERL_Order_of_the_Crown_of_Perlis_-_Knight_Grand_Commander_-_SPMP.svg|50px]] Knight Grand Commander of the [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Perlis|Order of the Crown of Perlis]] (SPMP) – '''Dato' Seri''' (2007)
* {{Flag|Negeri Sembilan}}:
** [[File:MY-NEG_Order_of_Loyalty_to_Negeri_Sembilan.svg|50px]] Principal Grand Knight of the [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Negeri Sembilan|Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan]] (SUNS) – '''Dato' Seri Utama''' (2010)<ref>{{cite web|access-date=12 October 2019|date=14 January 2010|work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]]|location= Malaysia |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2010/01/14/five-royals-on-negri-sembilan-honours-list|title=Five royals on Negri Sembilan honours list}}</ref>
*{{Flag|Sabah}}:
** [[File:MY-SAB_Order_of_Kinabalu_-_SPDK.svg|50px]] Grand Commander of the [[Order of Kinabalu#Grand Commander|Order of Kinabalu]] (SPDK) – '''Datuk Seri Panglima''' (2010)<ref>{{cite web|access-date=12 October 2019|date=3 October 2010|work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]]|location= Malaysia |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2010/10/03/dpm-heads-sabah-tyt-honours-list/|title=DPM heads Sabah TYT honours list}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=12 October 2019|date=3 October 2010|work=[[Borneo Post]]|url=https://www.theborneopost.com/2010/10/03/muhyiddin-heads-sabah-honours-list/|title=Muhyiddin heads Sabah honours list}}</ref>
*{{Flag|Sarawak}}:
** [[File:MY-SAR_Order_of_the_Star_of_Sarawak_-_2_ribbon_PNBS_-JBS-PBS-ABS-BBS.svg|50px]] Knight Commander of the [[Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak#Panglima Negara Bintang Sarawak (P.N.B.S.)|Order of the Star of Sarawak]] (PNBS) – '''Dato Sri''' (2008)<ref>{{cite web|access-date=12 October 2019|title=Sarawak Honours List 2008|date=5 November 2008|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2008/11/05/sarawak-honours-list-2008|work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]]|location= Malaysia }}</ref>
** [[File:MY-SAR_Order_of_the_Star_of_the_Hornbill_(Bintang_Kenyalang)_-_1._Knight_Grand_Commander_(DP).svg|50px]] Knight Grand Commander of the [[Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak#Datuk Patinggi Bintang Kenyalang (D.P.)|Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak]] (DP) – '''Datuk Patinggi''' (2010)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/254225|publisher=[[Malaysiakini]]|language=ms|date=13 February 2010|title=TPM terima Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak|access-date=12 October 2019}}</ref>

=== Honorary degrees ===
* {{Flag|United States}}:
** 2012 International Honorary Doctorate from [[United States Sports Academy]] (2013)<ref name="Daphne campus of United States Sports Academy honored Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister">{{cite web|url=https://www.al.com/pr-community-news/2013/01/daphne_campus_of_united_states.html|title=Daphne campus of United States Sports Academy honored Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister|work=Al Website|date=18 January 2013|accessdate=20 April 2021}}</ref>
* {{Flag|China}}:
** Honorary [[Doctor of Letters]] (Litt.D.) degree from [[Beijing Foreign Studies University]] (2014)<ref name="Muhyiddin terima Ijazah Kehormat Doktor Persuratan BFSU">{{cite web|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2014/12/21048/muhyiddin-terima-ijazah-kehormat-doktor-persuratan-bfsu|title=Muhyiddin terima Ijazah Kehormat Doktor Persuratan BFSU|work=Berita Harian|date=2 December 2014|accessdate=13 April 2021}}</ref>

=== Honorary plaque ===
* {{Flag|Bosnia}}:
** Honorary Plaque of the City of [[Sarajevo]] (2016)<ref>[https://sbforum.azureedge.net/public/92798e42-73a8-47b4-baa1-d44f4d001905.pdf The City of Sarajevo awarded Plaques in Recognition of Support to Sarajevo and the Region to the following honorable guests: YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia]</ref>

==See also==
*[[Pagoh (federal constituency)]]
*[[Ketuanan Melayu]]
*[[Malay Agenda]]
*[[Malaysian United Indigenous Party]]
*[[Perikatan Nasional]]
*[[List of international prime ministerial trips made by Muhyiddin Yassin]]
*[[Green Wave (Malaysia)]]

== Notes ==
{{Reflist|group=note}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons}}
* [http://www.pmo.gov.my/tpm/ Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Official Website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100201213555/http://www.johordt.gov.my/pmbj/v2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=9 Johor Menteri Besar Office|Menteri Besar Biography|Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin]
* [http://www.mykmujohor.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=937&Itemid=53 My KMU Johor|Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin]
* [http://johoreanstudentsociety.blogspot.com/2009/11/biografi-mantan-mantan-menteri-besar.html Johorean Student Society|Persatuan Mahasiswa Anak Johor (PERMAJ)|National University of Malaysia|Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)|Biografi Mantan Menteri Besar Johor]

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[[Category:1947 births]]
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[[Category:People from Muar]]
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