Do not use Zakir Naik for political gain, says FT Minister


KUALA LUMPUR: Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad (pic) has called on certain parties to stop using Zakir Naik as part of their political strategy.

Repeating his call for Zakir to steer clear of local politics, Khalid said Sunday (Aug 18) that the preacher has now been turned into a tool by certain quarters to obtain cheap political mileage.

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