Zakir's PR status to be decided after police probe, says Dr M


  • Nation
  • Friday, 16 Aug 2019

SEPANG: The government will wait for the outcome of police investigation against controversial preacher Zakir Naik before deciding on his permanent resident status, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

The Prime Minister said his PR status could be revoked should he be found to be doing things that were detrimental to the wellbeing of the nation.

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