The Malaysian government will seek to force controversial Muslim preacher Zakir Naik out of the country, after his incendiary attacks on minorities last week fuelled criticism of its refusal to deport the fugitive Indian televangelist.
The Straits Times understands the Cabinet agreed on Wednesday that Dr Zakir - who was granted permanent residency by the former Barisan Nasional administration - should leave the country.
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