Kuala Lampur, Aug. 16 -- PKR assemblyman Najwan Halimi is the latest to urge the government to deport divisive India-born preacher Dr Zakir Naik.

While his party has yet to take an official stand, the Selangor PKR Youth leader made it clear that he is on the side that wants the Islamic evangelist out of the country after the latter's remarks against Indian and Chinese Malaysians.

"Zakir Naik's disparaging comments is [sic] unacceptable. The government should deport him. He should no longer be allowed to remain in Malaysia," Kota Anggerik representative Najwan tweeted on August 14.

Other Pakatan Harapan leaders who are against Dr Zakir staying in Malaysia include Communication and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh; Human Resources Minist...