No special treatment for Zakir Naik


DESPITE having granted permanent resident (PR) status to preacher Dr Zakir Naik, the Government has never given him “special treatment”.

In a written answer to Teresa Kok (DAP-Seputeh), the Home Ministry said there was no reason for Dr Zakir to be arrested over terrorism allegations as he has not violated any laws here.

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