KUALA LUMPUR: There is an attempt by certain parties to silence critics of controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik, says Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Dr P. Ramasamy. He claimed that certain parties were trying to link him to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to silence him. "Only certain portions of my speech have resurfaced, which make it seem like I support them. Ramasamy claimed he had nothing personal against the controversial preacher, but did not agree with him making racially-charged statements. Explaining his role in Sri Lanka, he said he was part of a Constitutional Affairs Committee which was mediated by Norway.

Source: The Star October 21, 2019 07:52 UTC