Zakir Naik’s speech on Chinese, Indians received ‘stinging reception’, court told

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KUALA LUMPUR: Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik received a stinging reception following a speech he gave in Kota Bharu three years ago, the High Court heard today.

Penang deputy chief minister II, P Ramasamy, said Naik’s comments provoked a strong and critical response from a large section of Malaysians.

“They continue to call for his deportation from Malaysia and to be banned from speaking publicly,” Ramasamy said in response to defamation suits filed by Naik, who is now a permanent resident here.

He said Naik’s comments on the Malaysian Chinese were widely covered and condemned by many quarters, including the media.

“The Star ran an article on Aug 14, 2019 with the headline ‘Zakir Naik plays pendatang card, says Chinese should go back before he does’,” Ramasamy added.

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