At least two Umno MPs aligned with Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said they were caught off guard by the prime minister's offer for the opposition to support the government in exchange for reforms.

Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin said he was not informed about the deal and like most Malaysians, only found out when Muhyiddin made the offer on live television.

"We only just found out...