Kuala Lampur, Aug. 19 -- Analysts said even if controversial Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik were told to leave Malaysia, this will not resolve issues which have been festering in the country for decades.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's Prof Kartini Aboo Talib Khalid said Dr Zakir's approach in discussing comparative studies on religions is too bold for a country like Malaysia.

"His knowledge is far too in-depth and too critical for other religions to consider, and his departure may tone down the religious tension in the country," she told Malay Mail.

Kartini, however, pointed out that Dr Zakir is not known to enforce his beliefs upon other people.

"If people decided to convert, it was done voluntarily. If a thing is done voluntarily,...