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Yoursay: For M'sia, rule of law does not include Zakir Naik
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YOURSAY | 'Why protect this toxic preacher? This man has done so much damage to Malaysia.'

Foreign minister confirms extradition request for Zakir Naik

Monty: Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the government should have a serious think about denying the Indian government’s request (for the extradition of Muslim preacher Zakir Naik to face trial for money laundering).

This will come back to bite them in the future. And the only person who will gain at Malaysia’s expense is Zakir.

It seems to all and sundry, including Muslims in Malaysia, that somehow this man has managed to mesmerise all Muslim politicians, including Mahathir, and before him, former PM Najib Razak.

But I also know this, there are more Malaysian scoundrels hiding in India then Indian rogues in Malaysia. So be prepared to face the consequences.

Anonymous_1536078333: Why protect this toxic preacher? This man has done so much damage to Malaysia.

Wait till India unleashes its powers in weeks to come (by 2050, India will become the second largest economy in the world). We will see how the Pakatan Harapan government will be impacted by India.

PM talks of "rule of law"; I wonder what his definition of rule of law is. He has said "no one is above the law". So he must have his own definition of what that is.

It seems like he wants to have his cake and eat it too.

Sama2 Rojak: Yes, our PM said the country will be governed by the rule of law under Harapan. Now he is shielding an alleged criminal and a fugitive. He does not respect the judiciary of another sovereign country.

I guess our PM values Zakir Naik more than the votes and support of Hindu Malaysians who brought him back to power. I guess Hindu Malaysians need to remember this day in the next general election.

Frankie: The Malaysian government can protect this alleged criminal for now but it'll have to eventually succumb to the international pressure.

Rule of law and no meddling in other countries business are what Malaysia has always advocated.

Bluemountains: Why is DAP keeping so very quiet about this issue? Does the rule of law not matter anymore?

Tidak Harapan: Mahathir himself said that everyone, including the royalty, is bound by the law. Is he contradicting himself by protecting Zakir, who is not even a citizen?

Mahathir should be taken to court for obstructing justice and abuse of power. He cannot simply abuse his position as PM to prevent others from carrying out their duties. If so, he is no different from Najib and his old self.

Gotcha: It will not reflect well on Malaysia, internationally, for not complying to a signed extradition treaty. Should India retaliate, our trade exports will be affected and we will be a loser, just because of Zakir Naik, who is wanted to face several charges in India.

Let's respect the rule of law and comply with India's request. Remember we have 1MDB fugitive Jho Low to be brought back from overseas and what happens if the country takes Malaysia's stand (on Zakir) as an example not to deport him.

Shanmugam V K Subrayan: And we have the cheek to ask other countries to extradite Joh Low. What crime has Joh Low committed in whichever country he is living in for that country to consider extraditing him? This is ironical.

Admit it, Harapan, you are too scared to face the wrath of the Umno-PAS goons who have challenged you to a street protest if Zakir is sent back to India.

Gerard Lourdesamy: India, what are you waiting for? Invite Jho Low to India and give him citizenship or permanent resident (PR) and then tell Malaysia to go fly a kite after that.

The issue is the same. Money laundering and not religion. But Zakir has suddenly become the saviour of the Malays and Muslims here. Why is it that the Saudis do not want him back despite giving him Saudi citizenship?

New Delhi should follow up with economic sanctions, including a ban on palm oil imports and visa restrictions. A country like ours that violates the rule of law, international norms and diplomatic courtesies deserves to be treated like an international pariah.

Anonymous_1424529323: Even you, Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah?

I always regarded you as a rational person that had the courage to rise above tribal instincts. Alas! Another one goes down the faith black hole.

Roger 5201: Saifuddin appeared so principled when he stood up for the Rome Statute and International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Icerd), but here is clearly a case of disregarding our extradition treaty with India.

Where are his principles now and why the deafening silence in the face of this blatant double standard in presuming India’s court will not accord its own citizen, Zakir Naik, a fair trial?

Clear Thinking: Zakir Naik is asking the Indian government to amend their laws (before going back to face trial).

The Indian Criminal Procedure Code is similar to ours. India has powers given to the police to detain pending investigations. A court order has to be obtained for detaining an individual for more than a day or two.

We should not shelter an accused money launderer. Indian criminal system does not discriminate against Muslims in the same way we do not discriminate against non-Muslims.

Abasir: New Malaysia is where the rest of the world dumps its trash. Australia and Canada are known to have sent their plastic and radioactive wastes, and if a recent NDTV poll is to be believed, most respondents in India would like Malaysia to this keep this piece of trash too. They are even willing to send us a few more.

But leaving that aside for a moment, Umno leader Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is accused of money laundering, may now seek similar protection on the same grounds - he is a Muslim who can never get a fair trial when prosecuted by a ‘Christian’ attorney-general.

Anonymous_1399778124: Twenty years as a PM has taught Mahathir very little. He is still making all those stupid mistakes he did before because of his arrogance and high and mighty demeanour. Such men are dangerous.


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