A Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) leader has gone to the extent of interpreting Hishammuddin Hussein's new appointment as a sign that Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak will step down soon.

“Hishammuddin's appointment as special functions minister is a sign that Najib will step down as prime minister soon and Hishammuddin will take over as PM to ensure continuity and Umno's lifeline in the coming general election,” Salahuddin Ayub tweeted.