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Home minister: No ban on Zakir Naik giving speeches

Though a temporary ban was issued against the controversial preacher in 2019, it is currently not in effect,

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 20 Feb 2025 4:16PM

Home minister: No ban on Zakir Naik giving speeches
Earlier, Rayer asked if the ban against Zakir from publicly speaking was still in effect. - February 20, 2025

HOME Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says there are no orders restricting preacher Dr Zakir Naik from giving speeches in public.

Though a temporary ban was issued against the controversial preacher in 2019, it is currently not in effect, Saifuddin told the Dewan Rakyat today.

“The government has not placed any restrictions on Zakir Naik (giving public speeches),” Saifuddin said in response to a question from RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong).

Earlier, Rayer asked if the ban against Zakir from publicly speaking was still in effect, citing reports of the police issuing a gag order against him in 2019.

The ban was imposed after Zakir allegedly made controversial remarks about Hindus and Chinese in Malaysia during a lecture in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, on Aug 3. – February 20, 2025

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