Controversial preacher Zakir Naik banned from giving speeches in Malaysia

Controversial preacher Zakir Naik has been barred from delivering public speeches in Malaysia, according to police.

Royal Malaysia Police corporate communications head Senior Asst Comm Datuk Asmawati Ahmad confirmed this, following a leaked circular that was issued to all state-level police chiefs, reports Malaysian website thestar.com.

“Yes. Such an order has been given to all police contingents, and this was done in the interest of national security and to preserve racial harmony,” she said when contacted on Tuesday, the website quoted.