Kuala Lampur, Aug. 19 -- Tan Sri Abd Rahim Noor has joined the calls by several leaders to have fugitive preacher Dr Zakir Naik deported back to India.

The former Inspector-General of Police also urged Dr Zakir's permanent residency (PR) status to be revoked over what the controversial preacher has done in his home country, The Star reported.

"Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had commented that the government will consider rescinding his PR status if it is proven that he has committed criminal offences.

"Based on this statement, it looks like we must wait for the outcome of the investigation. However, my personal view is that he touched on religion and other matters that hurt the feelings of non-Muslims in the country, especially...