Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob's move to appoint his predecessor as the head of the National Recovery Council (NRC) has courted friendly fire from his own party.

Umno supreme council leader Mohd Puad Zarkashi questioned Ismail Sabri's rationale for appointing Muhyiddin and warned that the latter's track record will haunt him.

"How was Muhyiddin appointed? Did he pressure Ismail Sabri or...