Syed Saddiq: Forgive Zakir Naik and move on

PETALING JAYA: Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has called on Malaysians to forgive controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik and move on.

The Youth and Sports Minister posted a photo on his Instagram account of him and Zakir sharing a meal.

"No one in this world is free from mistakes. Zakir has apologised. I myself have make mistakes and accept it when called out on it. There is no need to insult and curse. Let's move on. The country needs healing," he said in the post on Saturday (Aug 24).

Syed Saddiq added that Malaysia as a multicultural country is strong in the unity of its people.

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Tidak ada seorang pun dalam dunia ini yang bebas dari melakukan kesilapan. Dr Zakir Naik sudah minta maaf. Saya sendiri banyak kali lakukan kesilapan dan kena berlapang dada bila ditegur.. Tidak perlu nak mendabik dada & mengeruhkan keadaan lagi. Tidak perlu nak menghina & mencaci. Let’s move on. The country needs healing.. Malaysia merupakan negara yang berbilang bangsa & agama. We believe in moderation over extremism. Kesatuan kita, adalah kekuatan kita. Setiap bangsa, ada sumbangannya yang tersendiri. Mereka merupakan rakyat Malaysia, sama seperti saya. Mari kita terus mengikat masa depan kita bersama.. Unity in diversity. Stronger, together, forever. A post shared by Syed Saddiq (@syedsaddiq) on Aug 24,2019 at 4:44am PDT