We said no to Zakir six months ago over public talks, says Penang DCM1


By RENA LIMG.C. TAN

GEORGE TOWN: Penang will not welcome controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik (pic) to its shores to speak at any public events.

Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman said the state had firmly decided this six months ago, when Zakir paid a courtesy call on the state leadership.

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