Malaysian PM on Zakir Naik’s extradition: Open to any evidence from India

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said that he was "open to any evidence" from India regarding its request for the extradition of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Anwar Ibrahim, however, stressed that Naik hadn't said anything controversial against India in Malaysia.

"As long as Zakir Naik does not create problems or threatens security, we will let this matter rest. But we are open to any evidence that India gives to extradite him under law," Ibrahim, who is visiting India for the first time after becoming PM in 2022, said.

The Malaysian PM said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had raised the extradition issue of Zakir Naik during their meeting.