KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- Jelutong MP RSN Rayer has expressed disappointment over Perlis Mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin's insensitive remarks, which he described as "offensive" to Hinduism.
The mufti's comments followed Rayer's concerns regarding controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's ability to give talks in Malaysia, despite being barred from doing so in 2019.
During a press conference, Rayer replayed a video of the Perlis Mufti's statement and said his remarks about the holy ash often worn on the forehead by Hindus were insulting.
"I am disappointed and saddened by Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin's actions to utter that statement that I just replayed.
"As a Hindu who often wears the holy ash on my forehead, I think that is ins...