Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he will ensure the man behind the alleged plot to topple the government will meet Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

"I don't know when the new meeting will be held but I will make sure it happens," he said.

The plotter, described by Zahid as an "old man" from Umno, was supposed to meet Najib at his private residence on Sunday, but did not turn up.

Speaking at a press conference at the Prime Minister's office today, the deputy premier said it was the plotter who cancelled the first meeting.

"There were too many reporters waiting for him," he quipped.

Zahid also refused to reveal who the plotter was, saying it would hamper police investigations into the matter.

The plotter is said to be collecting statutory declarations from BN and opposition MPs to prove that Najib doesn't command majority support.

There have been numerous calls for Najib to step down due to the 1MDB scandal and the RM2.6 billion donation he received.

Besides the plot, there is also talk of a vote of no confidence in parliament this October.

There will also be a mammoth Bersih 4.0 rally planned for the end of this month.

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