Umno supreme council member Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has denied the claim that many cases of khalwat (close proximity) occur every time the Umno AGM comes around.

The claim was made by former Klang Umno Puteri committee member Wan Asshima Kamaruddin, who said she had seen such "immoral" acts occurring in her 17-year experience in the party.

Asyraf Wajdi said that she should be punished if unable to back up her claim with proof.

“This is a slanderous claim and must be backed up by evidence. Islamic principles require those making allegations to bring forward their proof on the matter...