Minister to raise Zakir Naik's PR status after alleged insult against Hindus

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 13 Aug 2019 9:37AM · 4 Comments

Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran has slammed Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for alleged comments that are deemed insulting to Malaysian Hindus. – The Malaysian Insight pic, August 13, 2019.

HUMAN Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran will raise the permanent residency status Zakir Naik at cabinet tomorrow, after the controversial Muslim preacher allegedly insulted Malaysian Hindus.

He said Zakir’s “presence in Malaysia is embarrassing to all Malaysians” and his status here must be reviewed.

“His actions do not reflect one deserving of a permanent resident status and this will be brought up in the next cabinet meeting,” Kulasegaran, who is also DAP national vice-chairman. said in a statement today.

Mumbai-born Zakir at a recent ceramah speech in Kota Baru reportedly said it was unfortunate that Hindus in Malaysia were more loyal to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi than to Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

He also said Hindus in India had more rights than Muslims there.

Zakir had praised Dr Mahathir for being a leader who could stand up to other countries, as Malaysia had given him permanent residency despite India’s request to extradite him where he is wanted for allegedly inciting terrorism, giving hate speeches and money laundering.

Kulasegaran said Zakir had touched a raw nerve in Malaysia’s multi-ethnic society by questioning the loyalty of its citizens.

“For this, necessary action must be taken against him.

“Zakir Naik is an outsider who is a fugitive and has little knowledge of the Malaysian history, therefore he should not be given such privilege to run down other Malaysians, what more questioning their loyalty to the country.

“It’s time for Malaysians to unite and safeguard the peace and stability of the nation by exposing the dubious strategy of Zakir in using religious and racial sentiments in a tolerant and harmonious country.

“It’s time for the fugitive foreigner to leave Malaysia and to face charges of terrorism and money laundering charges in India.” – August 13, 2019.

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  • Wow, Kula, u r still around??

    Thought you had gone for a holiday since the last GE, and since becoming a Minister. Hardly heard any squeak from you in that time ... must be getting hot when U start thinking about all those votes you stand to lose eh...

    Posted 4 years ago by Rock Hensem · Reply

  • Kula looking forward to hear what you have to say after the cabinet meeting else you are just another hot air ballon with any specifics.

    Posted 4 years ago by Teruna Kelana · Reply

  • DO WORK DUE DONT JUST TALK TALK

    Posted 4 years ago by Mindy Singh · Reply

  • Yes do it kick the hell of this scumbag zakir out of Malaysia. Dumshit umno give him the PR to Create problems with in Malaysian. PR can be cancelled anytime for any wrong doing.

    Posted 4 years ago by Danial Abdullah · Reply