Dr M: Zakir Naik is an 'unwelcome guest' Malaysia can't send away


A file picture of controversial preacher Zakir Naik – Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Controversial preacher Zakir Naik is an unwelcome guest in Malaysia but the country is facing difficulties sending him away.

In an interview with Turkish international news channel TRT world, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said although Zakir's extreme views was a threat to the country's racial and religious relations, it was difficult to remove him because no other country wanted him.

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