Filepix taken on Aug 12 shows Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir speaking at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur International Airport . — BernamaPrime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir said today that the Permanent Resident status of Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik could be revoked if his actions are proven to cause harm to the country’s well-being.
“He has PR status. We can take away the PR status if he does something that is detrimental to the well-being of the nation. Dr Mahathir said there was a need to take action to prevent Zakir from making provocative speeches, which tend to pit different races against each other. Asked on the Sabah government’s dissatisfaction on lack of engagement on several issues including khat calligraphy, Dr Mahathir said the Sabah government did not say anything to the Federal government.
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