Ramkarpal told the Dewan Rakyat that he wanted to play the clip, saying his late father Karpal Singh had also played an audio recording on alleged corruption in 2007.

However, Takiyuddin said checks of the Hansard showed that this had not taken place.

“The allegation was baseless and misleading,” he said in a statement, adding that it was an offence under the Dewan Rakyat’s Standing Orders.

Adding that Ramkarpal should be given the benefit of the doubt, he said the MP had until the end of the day to prove his claim.

“If he fails to do so, he can be referred to the Rights and Privileges Committee.”

Yesterday, Ramkarpal asked MPs if the person behind an alleged leaked audio recording was Muhyiddin enticing Umno leaders to join his party with promises of positions in the Cabinet and GLCs.

He also asked for updates on the police reports made over the audio.

“I want to ask the home minister about the status of these reports as we know the matter is crucial as there could be elements of corruption. I have raised the issue to the prime minister on the voice audio. Is it him?” Ramkarpal asked during the royal debate.

He added that an offence would have been committed if the voice in the audio was indeed that of Muhyiddin.

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