About
Muhyiddin Yassin is a Malaysian politician and civil servant who served as the eighth prime minister of Malaysia from 2020 to 2021. He resigned due to losing parliamentary support amid a political crisis. Prior to his premiership, he was the Menteri Besar of Johor and has represented Pagoh in the Dewan Rakyat since 1995. He is the president of BERSATU, a political party in Malaysia.
Career Timeline
Member of Parliament
Elected as a Member of Parliament for Pagoh.
Minister of International Trade
Appointed as Minister of International Trade and Industry.
Home Affairs Minister
Appointed as Minister of Home Affairs.
Prime Minister of Malaysia
Becomes the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Resigns as Prime Minister
Resigns from the position due to loss of support.
Political Influence Remains
Remains active in Malaysian politics as BERSATU president.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026