Amanah treasurer-general Asmuni Awi said the allegation had been made with malicious intent and aimed at tarnishing the party’s image.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had recently challenged Amanah president Mohamad Sabu to deny that the party was funded by the DAP.

Asmuni said if there was any truth in it, those who hurled such an allegation should provide proof.

“There has to be proof, only then you can refute the allegation. I hold to the principle that to make an allegation, it must be accompanied by evidence, and not just talk,” he told a media conference after opening the Perak Amanah Youth third annual convention here today.

“Zahid, who has become a friend to PAS should know (the law) better not to make accusations without proof,” said Asmuni.

Asmuni reminded delegates to not look down on the Umno-PAS cooperation as it could pose a challenge for them in the coming general election.

“On paper, the Umno-PAS coalition is capable of defeating us in several seats, but the real situation will only be known during the election, so we have to be prepared from now on and come up with the best strategy to face our opponents,” he added.

Mohd Syamsul Alaudin was elected as the new Perak Amanah Youth chief, with Ahmad Saqif Ansorullah Ahmad Jihbadz Mokhlis as his deputy.