Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has challenged Umno ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, to quit the cabinet if they no longer have faith in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

He also described Zahid's suggestion that Anwar dissolve Parliament, rather than conduct a cabinet reshuffle following DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke's resignation as transport minister, as disrespectful.

“If Umno and BN don’t agree with Anwar or don’t believe in him, then they can resign. There’s no need to pressure the prime minister,” Gobind was quoted as saying by FMT today.

Zahid and Umno have also made clear their intention to part ways with Anwar and Pakatan Harapan ahead of the next general election, to join forces with PAS and form the next federal government.