Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has denied involvement or knowledge of an alleged plot hatched in Dubai, to topple Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration.

Speculations had been rife on a purported 'Langkah Dubai' (Dubai Move) that was said to have been masterminded by opposition party leaders, with help from certain representatives of the government.

Ismail, who is also a former Umno vice-president, described the attempt to associate himself with the movement as...