KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 19 -- Former Johor mentri besar Datuk Osman Sapian has urged Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin not to give in to pressure from Umno, whose actions seem to "threaten" the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration, Utusan Malaysia has reported.

Osman, who is also Ayer Hitam Bersatu chief, said Muhyiddin shouldn't decide the matter on his own, and instead urged the Pagoh MP to rope in the Bersatu supreme council and state leaders.

"In this matter, he shouldn't make decisions alone. He must bring the matter to a meeting of the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia supreme council, for it to be reviewed before it can be accepted or otherwise.

"Do not rush into any decision. Raise the issue through consultation with other Bers...