A pro-Umno website has claimed that Umno Youth leaders could be attempting to plot the ouster of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

However, the wing's exco member Arman Azha Abu Hanifah, who was named as one of the conspirators, dismissed this.

According to MYKMU.net , a meeting was held last night where Umno Youth deputy chief Khairul Azwan Harun "attempted to influence" Johor Umno Youth division leaders to go against Najib.

The meeting was attended by Arman as well as other Umno Youth exco members Syamsul Baharin Putra Ahmad Shibi, Sheikh Ahmad Nafiq Sheik A Rahman and Mohamed Shafri Abd Aziz.

Khairul (right) was alleged to have said that he did not trust Najib's explanation to Umno Youth divisional leaders last week and believed that the latter was "buying time" for the auditor-general to complete a probe on the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

The website also claimed that Khairul had said that Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin was most qualified to lead the revolt against Najib.

Khairul was said to have received support from Umno Youth heads from Sri Gading, Simpang Renggam and Pulai, while those who were against it were from Segamat, Johor Baharu, Muar, Bakri, Mersing and Gelang Patah.

MYKMU.net also claimed that Khairul would be in Permatang Pauh tomorrow to drive a similar agenda.

Khairul and Khairy have not responded to requests for comments.

Boosting ratings

However, Arman accused MYKMU.net of manipulating the facts of the meeting to boost the website's ratings.

"During the meeting, no one said Najib must step down, as claimed by the article," he said.

However, Arman ( left ) admitted there were some disagreements between those at the meeting on how the 1MDB controversy should be handled by the government.

He added that MYKMU.net was not present at the meeting and could have been misled by others.

Najib has come under tremendous pressure from former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad to resign.

The embattled prime minister has since met with the respective Umno wings to address the issues raised.

Umno Youth, which gave their president a rock star-like reception, later said it was satisfied with the explanations and pledged support for Najib.

Since Mahathir started his attacks, MYKMU.net has been publishing a series of articles defending Najib and criticising the former premier.

'No toppling of leaders'

Meanwhile, Johor Umno Youth chief Hahasrin Hashim denied the meeting yesterday was to plot to oust Najib.

In a separate statement, he said it was to discuss party work and “national issues” and how to “rebut the opposition” in various matters.

“There is no such thing as toppling leaders.

"Umno Youth remains loyal to the party’s cause and urges those trying to take advantage of the situation to stop making wild allegations,” he said.