PUTRAJAYA: Islamic Research Foundation president Dr Zakir Naik (pic), against whom the Indian government is seeking an Interpol Red Notice, has permanent resident (PR) status in Malaysia.
Confirming this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Malaysia was not the only country the controversial Muslim preacher was residing in.
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