LIVE UPDATES: Muhyiddin's special media conference

Former Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin gave a special press conference at his residence this morning, a day after his dismissal from the Cabinet.

Muhyiddin says the explanation given on the 1MDB issue was not sufficient. More video clips to follow.

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12.30PM: The former number two ends his Press conference. Members of the media dispersed shortly after.

12:26PM: The former number two says he will continue to work with Datuk Seri Najib Razak as it was his duty and responsibility to help the UMNO president.

@501Awani TSMY: Saya akan terus bekerjasama dengan Najib yang memang menjadi tugas saya untuk membantu Presiden.
— Asyraf Hasnan (@HaritsKarev) July 29, 2015

12:20PM: When asked on his attendance at the Cheras UMNO division meeting last Sunday night, where he stated his stand on the 1MDB issue, Muhyiddin says he will continue to do his duty if there are invitations.

@501Awani TSMY: Soal bahagian jemput atau tidak itu adalah hak. Saya hormati. Tapi saya akan terus laksanakan tugas jika ada yang jemput.
— Asyraf Hasnan (@HaritsKarev) July 29, 2015

12:19PM: Muhyiddin, who is Pagoh MP, says many are still shocked from him being dropped from Cabinet. But as UMNO deputy chairman, he will continue to be responsible towards his duties in the party.

@501Awani TSMY: Banyak orang masih terkejut. Saya adalah orang bertanggungjawab, maka saya perlu lakukan tugas dengan amanah.
— Asyraf Hasnan (@HaritsKarev) July 29, 2015

@501Awani TSMY: Sebagai Timb Presiden UMNO, amanah yang diberi harus dipikul.
— Asyraf Hasnan (@HaritsKarev) July 29, 2015

12:14PM: On 1Malaysia Development Berhad, Muhyiddin admits to receiving a fact sheet on the case but it was insufficient.

@501Awani TSMY akui terima facts sheet berkenaan 1MDB. Tapi itu tidak memadai.
— Asyraf Hasnan (@HaritsKarev) July 29, 2015

12:03PM: Muhyiddin advises his supporters to prioritise the party and country, the Straits Times Foreign Desk tweets.

I advise my supporters to put priority on party and country and not do something that will cause a split: #Muhyiddin
— ST Foreign Desk (@STForeignDesk) July 29, 2015

11:57AM: Muhyiddin says he doesn't feel threatened over his position in UMNO, Channel News Asia tweets.

MT @melgoh "I don't feel threatened over my position in UMNO, I am still deputy party president": #Muhyiddin pic.twitter.com/vVTS8fRAqL
— Channel NewsAsia (@ChannelNewsAsia) July 29, 2015

11:51AM: When asked if he was on the same page with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Muhyiddin says that is besides the point.

Whether or not I'm on the same platform as Dr Mahathir is not important..But what's important is doing the best for public: #Muhyiddin
— ST Foreign Desk (@STForeignDesk) July 29, 2015

11:47AM: Muhyiddin says as a Muslim, he needs to give his opinion when he sees fit.

As a Muslim, I cannot lie and that is why when there is a matter, I must give my opinion: #Muhyiddin
— ST Foreign Desk (@STForeignDesk) July 29, 2015

11.45AM: Muhyiddin arrives for the media conference, Channel News Asia tweets. He begins addressing the Press by saying that he does not know if there will be a vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

#Muhyiddin says he doesn't know if no-confidence vote against Najib will take place but he will follow what is decided by party whip
— ST Foreign Desk (@STForeignDesk) July 29, 2015

MT@ melgoh Ex DPM @MuhyiddinYassin arrives for media conference. To take questions for 30 mins http://t.co/DuCfEoGn8J pic.twitter.com/1m93vbATDL
— Channel NewsAsia (@ChannelNewsAsia) July 29, 2015

10:59AM: Dozens media personnel, comprising both local and and foreign Press, are awaiting for Muhyiddin to arrive. The special Press conference should be starting any minute now.

@501Awani Pihak media terus menunggu sidang media TSYM. pic.twitter.com/5tg6sLf9Es
— Asyraf Hasnan (@HaritsKarev) July 29, 2015

10:57AM: Media representatives arriving at Muhyiddin's house for the Press conference.

@501Awani Wakil media kini bersedia di rumah TS Muhyiddin bagi sidang media yang dijangka bermula 11 pagi ini. pic.twitter.com/XUGO0uNPxa
— Asyraf Hasnan (@HaritsKarev) July 29, 2015