PETALING JAYA: Two lawyers say Dr Zakir Naik can be investigated and charged under the Penal Code for hate speech and causing public disorder in the country, amid growing calls for the controversial preacher to be sent back to his home country.
“It is offensive for someone to come into this country and insult citizens,” he said, referring to statements Naik had made in Kelantan last weekend. He was also quoted as saying that Chinese in Malaysia were considered “guests”, and should be asked to leave before he is. He said an individual could be investigated for making statements that cause public disorder and for breaching the Penal Code. He added that there are three sections in the Penal Code under which Naik can be investigated.
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