Perak police spokesman Zaharudin Rasip said they recorded statements from Muhaimin and the 36-year-old complainant at the Tapah police headquarters yesterday, Kosmo reported.

The complainant had filed a police report, accusing Muhaimin of violating regulations in his application for religious teaching accreditation.

“So far, no wrongdoing has been found regarding his credentials. He has submitted his certificates, which have been verified and confirmed by the Perak Islamic religious council (MAIPk),” Zaharudin was quoted as saying.

“However, we will refer this case to MAIPk for further investigation. On the police’s side, no investigation is currently under way.”

Zaharudin also said the issue did not affect Muhaimin’s candidacy, as religious teaching credentials are not a requirement by the Election Commission.

On Saturday, Perak Amanah chairman Asmuni Awi said the allegations against Muhaimin, who is Tapah PAS chief, could damage the reputation of religious institutions and amounted to disloyalty to the Sultan of Perak, the head of Islam in the state.

Muhaimin declined to address the allegations when approached by reporters after the candidate nomination.

These claims were also denied by PN secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan after a police report was lodged by Perak Amanah Youth yesterday.

The Ayer Kuning by-election on April 26 will see a three-cornered contest between Muhaimin, Barisan Nasional’s Yusri Bakir and Parti Sosialis Malaysia’s KS Bawani.