Axed deputy premier Muhyiddin Yassin has denied hatching a plot with Dr Mahathir Mohamad's son Mukhriz, when the Kedah menteri besar visited him last night.

Speaking to reporters at his residence in Bukit Damansara, he said it was just a regular visit.

"There was no plotting, it was just a regular visit. If it happened to a friend of mine I would do the same," he said.

Asked if he will now work together with Mahathir, who is out to topple Najib, Muhyiddin said that is not important.

"Whether I will share a platform with Mahathir is not important, because what the people want is for us to work for the nation, to make it a developed nation.

"What is important is that what I do is based on my position as Umno deputy president.

"This requires me to take time to think on what needs to be done," he said.

Muhyiddin then reiterated his stance that Mahathir's views need to be respected and considered.

"We should not view anyone negatively, including Mahathir. [...] He is still active and can contribute to the nation," he said.

Muhyiddin, in his last speech to Umno members as deputy premier on Sunday, had blasted the mainstream media for attacking Mahathir.

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