# Muhyiddin cabinet

The Muhyiddin cabinet was formed on 10 March 2020, nine days after Muhyiddin Yassin was appointed as the 8th Prime Minister of Malaysia and dissolved 17 months and 6 days later on 16 August 2021, the day when Muhyiddin submitted his resignations as PM and of this cabinet. It was the 21st cabinet of Malaysia formed since independence. This cabinet was also known as the Perikatan Nasional Cabinet (PN-Cabinet) which combined 15 political parties from the Perikatan Nasional (PN) component parties, with Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties and United Sabah Party (PBS) as allied partners providing confidence and supply.

## History

Mahathir Mohamad resigned as Prime Minister on 24 February 2020, marking the end of the seventh Mahathir cabinet, where Muhyiddin was Minister of Home Affairs. A combination of factors, including Muhyiddin's decision to pull out his own party (BERSATU) out of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, the sacking of Mohamed Azmin Ali and Zuraida Kamaruddin from People's Justice Party (PKR) for initiating the "Sheraton Move" and the resignation of nine other Members of Parliament (MPs) aligned to Azmin from PKR, resulted in the ruling coalition losing a simple majority in the Dewan Rakyat, leaving itself hung. However, at the request of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Mahathir stayed on as interim Prime Minister until a new Prime Minister is appointed.
Following the leadership vacuum, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong summoned all MPs to the Istana Negara (National Palace) on 26 and 27 February to gauge their support for a new prime minister. PH initially wanted Mahathir to return, but later named Anwar Ibrahim to the post based on Mahathir's promise to pass the baton to Anwar before retracting the nomination for another time. The proposed return of Mahathir received cross community support from BERSATU, Barisan Nasional (BN), Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), Sabah Heritage Party (WARISAN), Sarawak Parties Alliance (GPS) and other political parties represented in the Parliament. However, BN, PAS and GPS opposed the return of Democratic Action Party (DAP) to the governing coalition, the same way Mahathir opposed the return of "kleptocrats and traitors" to the same.
On 28 February, the National Palace stated that none of Prime Minister's candidates, namely Mahathir, Anwar, Muhyiddin or the self-nominated Bung Moktar Radin, obtained a simple majority in the Dewan Rakyat to form a government. Therefore, His Majesty gave another chance to leaders of all political parties represented in the Parliament to propose a new Prime Minister on the following day.
As a result, His Majesty has decided to appoint Muhyiddin as Prime Minister according to Articles 40(2)(a) and 43(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution following His Majesty's belief that Muhyiddin could command the majority of the Dewan Rakyat, Datuk Pengelola Bijaya Diraja (Comptroller of the National Palace) Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin announced in a palace statement. According to PAS Secretary-General Takiyuddin Hassan, Muhyiddin was supported by 114 MPs representing BERSATU, BN, PAS, GBS and GPS. Sarawak Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg later announced that GPS is not a part of the newly created Perikatan Nasional (National Alliance) coalition but a party that provides confidence and supply to Muhyiddin.
Despite Mahathir's claim that he received support from 114 MPs to return to premiership at the night before Muhyiddin's swearing-in, Muhyiddin was sworn in as the eighth Prime Minister at 10.33 in the morning of 1 March.
On 8 July 2021, the UMNO made an official announcement to withdraw its supports towards the Muhyiddin government, citing the mismanagement of the COVID-19, the misuse of Emergency Declaration, and so on.

## Composition

On 9 March 2020, Muhyiddin announced his Cabinet of 32 ministers and 38 deputy ministers. The Cabinet includes six technocrats who was appointed as Senators on 10 March 2020 before taking office. The position of Deputy Prime Minister was kept vacant as "there is no need to appoint one". Instead, the Senior Ministers will deputise for the Prime Minister in his absence should such necessity arise.
Until July 2021, the post of Deputy Prime Minister was left vacant since Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 1 March 2020 until he nominated Ismail Sabri Yaakob for this position on 7 July 2021.
On 16 August 2021, the Muhyiddin cabinet had dissolved after they handed in their resignation to His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong.

### Ministers

PN (14)  BN (9)  GPS (4)  Independent (2)  PBS (1)
| Portfolio | Office bearer | Party | Constituency | Took office | Left office |
| Prime Minister | Tan Sri Dato' Hj. Muhyiddin Hj. Mohd. Yassin MP | PN (BERSATU) | Pagoh | 1 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob MP | BN (UMNO) | Bera | 7 July 2021 | 16 August 2021 |
| Senior Ministers | Dato' Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali MP (Financial and Economics) | PN (BERSATU) | Gombak | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Senior Ministers | Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob MP (Security and Unity) | BN (UMNO) | Bera | 10 March 2020 | 7 July 2021 |
| Senior Ministers | Dato' Seri Hishammuddin Hussein MP (Security and Unity) | BN (UMNO) | Sembrong | 7 July 2021 | 16 August 2021 |
| Senior Ministers | Dato' Sri Hj. Fadillah Hj. Yusof MP (Infrastructure Development) | GPS (PBB) | Petra Jaya | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Senior Ministers | Senator Datuk Dr. Mohd. Radzi Md. Jidin (Education and Society) | PN (BERSATU) | Senator | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister in the Prime Minister's Department | Dato' Sri Mustapa Mohamed MP (Economy) | PN (BERSATU) | Jeli | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister in the Prime Minister's Department | Datuk Seri Mohd. Redzuan Md. Yusof MP (Special Functions) | PN (BERSATU) | Alor Gajah | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister in the Prime Minister's Department | Datuk Seri Hj. Takiyuddin Hassan MP (Parliament and Law) | PN (PAS) | Kota Bharu | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister in the Prime Minister's Department | Senator Dato' Seri Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri (Religious Affairs) | Independent | Senator | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister in the Prime Minister's Department | Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Maximus Johnity Ongkili MP (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) | PBS | Kota Marudu | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Finance | Senator Datuk Seri Utama Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz | Independent | Senator | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Coordinating Minister of the National Recovery Plan | Senator Datuk Seri Utama Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz | Independent | Senator | 9 July 2021 | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Defence | Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob MP | BN (UMNO) | Bera | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Home Affairs | Dato' Seri Hamzah Zainudin MP | PN (BERSATU) | Larut | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of International Trade and Industry | Dato' Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali MP | PN (BERSATU) | Gombak | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Education | Senator Datuk Dr. Mohd. Radzi Md. Jidin | PN (BERSATU) | Senator | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Environment and Water | Dato' Sri Ustaz Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man MP | PN (PAS) | Kubang Kerian | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Federal Territories | Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Hj. Annuar Hj. Musa MP | BN (UMNO) | Ketereh | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Transport | Datuk Seri Ir. Dr. Wee Ka Siong MP | BN (MCA) | Ayer Hitam | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries | Datuk Seri Dr. Ronald Kiandee MP | PN (BERSATU) | Beluran | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Health | Dato' Sri Dr. Adham Baba MP | BN (UMNO) | Tenggara | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture | Dato' Sri Hjh. Nancy Shukri MP | GPS (PBB) | Batang Sadong | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Housing and Local Government | Datuk Hjh. Zuraida Kamaruddin MP | PN (BERSATU) | Ampang | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Dato' Sri Hishammuddin Hussein MP | BN (UMNO) | Sembrong | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Higher Education | Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini Ahmad MP | BN (UMNO) | Parit Sulong | | 6 August 2021 |
| Minister of Human Resources | Datuk Seri Saravanan Murugan MP | BN (MIC) | Tapah | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs | Dato' Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi MP | GPS (PBB) | Kapit | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Entrepreneurship Development and Cooperative | Dato' Sri Dr. Hj. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar MP | GPS (PBB) | Santubong | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Rural Development | Datuk Dr. Hj. Abdul Latiff Hj. Ahmad MP | PN (BERSATU) | Mersing | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Works | Dato' Sri Hj. Fadillah Hj. Yusof MP | GPS (PBB) | Petra Jaya | | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation | Khairy Jamaluddin MP | BN (UMNO) | Rembau | | 16 August 2021 |
| Coordinating Minister of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme | Khairy Jamaluddin MP | BN (UMNO) | Rembau | 4 February 2021 | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Energy and Natural Resources | Datuk Seri Dr. Shamsul Anuar Nasarah MP | BN (UMNO) | Lenggong | 10 March 2020 | 3 August 2021 |
| Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities | Dato' Ustaz Dr. Mohd. Khairuddin Aman Razali MP | PN (PAS) | Kuala Nerus | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Women, Family and Community Development | Datuk Seri Rina Mohd. Harun MP | PN (BERSATU) | Titiwangsa | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of National Unity | Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique MP | BN (UMNO) | Kota Tinggi | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Youth and Sports | Dato' Sri Reezal Merican Naina Merican MP | BN (UMNO) | Kepala Batas | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister of Communication and Multimedia | Dato' Saifuddin Abdullah MP | PN (BERSATU) | Indera Mahkota | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |

### Deputy Ministers

PN (21)  BN (13)  GPS (4)
| Portfolio | Office bearer | Party | Constituency | Took office | Left office |
| Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department | Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup MP (Economy) | BN (PBRS) | Pensiangan | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department | Datuk Mastura Tan Sri Mohd. Yazid MP (Special Functions) | BN (UMNO) | Kuala Kangsar | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department | Dato' Eddin Syazlee Shith MP (Parliament and Law) | PN (BERSATU) | Kuala Pilah | 10 March 2020 | 6 July 2020 |
| Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department | Datuk Shabudin Yahaya MP (Parliament and Law) | PN (BERSATU) | Tasek Gelugor | 6 July 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department | Datuk Ustaz Hj. Ahmad Marzuk Shaary MP (Religious Affairs) | PN (PAS) | Pengkalan Chepa | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department | Dato' Hjh. Hanifah Hajar Taib MP (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) | GPS (PBB) | Mukah | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Finance | Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri MP | PN (BERSATU) | Kudat | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Finance | Mohd. Shahar Abdullah MP | BN (UMNO) | Paya Besar | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Defence | Dato' Sri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz MP | PN (BERSATU) | Tanah Merah | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Home Affairs | Jonathan Yasin MP | PN (BERSATU) | Ranau | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Home Affairs | Dato' Sri Dr. Hj. Ismail Hj. Mohamed Said MP | BN (UMNO) | Kuala Krau | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry | Senator Datuk Lim Ban Hong | BN (MCA) | Senator | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Education | Muslimin Yahaya MP | PN (BERSATU) | Sungai Besar | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Education | Senator Dato' Dr. Mah Hang Soon | BN (MCA) | Senator | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Environment and Water | Senator Dato' Dr. Ahmad Masrizal Muhammad | BN (UMNO) | Senator | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Federal Territories | Dato' Sri Dr. Edmund Santhara Kumar Ramanaidu MP | PN (BERSATU) | Segamat | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Transport | Datuk Hj. Hasbi Hj. Habibollah MP | GPS (PBB) | Limbang | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries | Datuk Seri Hj. Ahmad Hamzah MP | BN (UMNO) | Jasin | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries | Dato' Hj. Che Abdullah Mat Nawi MP | PN (PAS) | Tumpat | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Health | Dato' Dr. Hj. Noor Azmi Ghazali MP | PN (BERSATU) | Bagan Serai | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Health | Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang MP | GPS (PRS) | Kanowit | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture | Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Jeffrey Gapari Kitingan MP | PN (STAR) | Keningau | 10 March 2020 | 29 September 2020 |
| Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture | Senator Datuk Guan Dee Koh Hoi | PN (STAR) | Senator | 16 April 2021 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government | Dato' Sri Dr. Hj. Ismail Hj. Abd. Muttalib MP | BN (UMNO) | Maran | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs | Dato' Hj. Kamarudin Jaffar MP | PN (BERSATU) | Bandar Tun Razak | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Higher Education | Dato' Dr. Mansor Othman MP | PN (BERSATU) | Nibong Tebal | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Human Resources | Datuk Hj. Awang Hashim MP | PN (PAS) | Pendang | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs | Dato' Hj. Rosol Wahid MP | PN (BERSATU) | Hulu Terengganu | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Entrepreneurship Development and Cooperatives | Datuk Wira Hjh. Mas Ermieyati Hj. Samsudin MP | PN (BERSATU) | Masjid Tanah | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Rural Development | Dato' Sri Abdul Rahman Mohamad MP | BN (UMNO) | Lipis | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Rural Development | Dato Henry Sum Agong MP | GPS (PBB) | Lawas | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Works | Datuk Dr. Shahruddin Md. Salleh MP | PN (BERSATU) | Sri Gading | 10 March 2020 | 4 June 2020 |
| Deputy Minister of Works | Dato' Eddin Syazlee Shith MP | PN (BERSATU) | Kuala Pilah | 6 July 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation | Datuk Hj. Ahmad Amzad Hashim MP | PN (PAS) | Kuala Terengganu | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources | Datuk Ali Anak Biju MP | PN (BERSATU) | Saratok | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities | Datuk Willie Anak Mongin MP | PN (BERSATU) | Puncak Borneo | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities | Dato' Sri Dr. Wee Jeck Seng MP | BN (MCA) | Tanjung Piai | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development | Dato' Hjh. Siti Zailah Mohd. Yusoff MP | PN (PAS) | Rantau Panjang | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of National Unity | Senator Dato' Sri Ti Lian Ker | BN (MCA) | Senator | 5 May 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports | Senator Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal | PN (BERSATU) | Senator | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Communication and Multimedia | Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin MP | BN (UMNO) | Padang Besar | 10 March 2020 | 16 August 2021 |

## Appointment with a ministerial rank

| Portofolio | Office bearer | Party | Constituency | Took office | Left office |
| Special Envoy of the Prime Minister to Middle East | Abdul Hadi Awang | PN (PAS) | Marang | 2 April 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Special Advisor to the Prime Minister for Community Networking, Communication and Socio-economic Development | Ahmad Faizal Azumu | PN (BERSATU) | Tambun | 5 August 2021 | 16 August 2021 |
| Special Envoy of the Prime Minister to China | Tiong King Sing | GPS (PDP) | Bintulu | 20 April 2020 | 16 August 2021 |
| Special Envoy of the Prime Minister to East Asia | Richard Riot Jaem | GPS (SUPP) | Serian | 16 May 2020 | 16 August 2021 |

## Changes

Under this Cabinet:
* Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry was renamed as Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries.
* Ministry of Economic Affairs was returned to the Prime Minister's Department in its original form as economic affairs portfolio.
* A single Ministry of Education was divided into two separate ministries. Ministry of Higher Education was reinstated.
* Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change and Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources were reorganised into three different ministries, namely Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and Ministry of Environment and Water.
* Ministry of National Unity was established as a result of separation of national unity portfolio from the Prime Minister's Department.
* Ministry of Primary Industries was renamed as Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities.