The day began like any other day for Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
As the-then Education Minister, he was invited to officiate the opening of Matrix Global Schools, a new private international school located in Bandar Sri Sendayan, Seremban.
Despite the news of him probably being dropped in the cabinet reshuffle, the UMNO deputy president appeared unfazed as he addressed the crowd.
He spoke on the importance of having a good education and expressed hope that the quality of the nation's education will continue to grow.
His enthusiasm in improving the country's education system seemed to gain the approval of many in his party, including Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, who voiced his support of Muhyiddin's leadership of the critical ministry.
"I believe in his (Muhyiddin) leadership of the Education Ministry, our education system is bound to soar to new heights," said Mohamad.
At this moment, rumours about Muhyiddin's exclusion from the Cabinet has reached fever pitch among the journalists which prompted his aide to reveal that nothing is certain about the rumours flying around.
By then, members of the media covering the event knew they had to try elicit a response from Muhyiddin but to no avail as he only smiled when bombarded with questions.
From there, trouble was brewing (for Muhyiddin, at least) in Putrajaya as invitation for a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office started being circulated.
The rest is history.
Muhyiddin was unceremoniously axed from the Cabinet and replaced by the Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Moments after the announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, the press tried to get a hold of Muhyiddin but attempts were unsuccessful as most were unable to pinpoint his exact location.
It was only natural for him to return home ... to hordes of journalists, local and international who were tirelessly waiting for his return at his residence in Bukit Damansara here in the evening to get his immediate response.
The mood was sombre as family members and friends pulled over their vehicles in front of his home to speak to the man who was once the second top ranking official in Malaysia.
Journalists tried to approach those, who exited Muhyiddin's house but everyone said the same - Muhyiddin was spending some quality time with his family and close friends.
Even politicians, such as the UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal (who was also dropped from the Cabinet) and Cheras UMNO chief Datuk Seri Syed Ali Alhabshee, who visited him, spoke carefully when fielding the questions from the media.
"Refer to my earlier statement," said Shafie, while adding that he has nothing to worry as he fought for the people's interest.
Prior to yesterday, both Shafie and Muhyiddin had aired their grievances in relation to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
These statements in turn caused intensifying pressure on both these leaders as they are perceived to be against the Prime Minister.
Asked if Muhyiddin had saw it coming, one of his aides said, he had felt the ground shaking with the reports that were published in media.
"It is not a complete shock," added the aide.
With the UMNO's supreme council meeting looming this week, the spotlight will definitely be on Muhyiddin.
Will he remain as Deputy President? If not, how will he react? Will he be suspended from UMNO or worse, expelled?
Everything should be clearer after the meeting. What happens after that, is anyone's guess.
After all, nothing is certain in politics.
Hafiz Marzukhi
Tue Jul 28 2015
Despite the news of him probably being dropped in the cabinet reshuffle, Muhyiddin appeared unfazed as he addressed the crowd.
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