No new extradition request from India for Zakir, says Saifuddin
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Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed that the government has received no new extradition requests from India for Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. Malaysia maintains its decision not to extradite Naik, citing its own legal framework and existing extradition treaties.
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The case remains a point of diplomatic friction between Malaysia and India, highlighting the complexities of international legal cooperation and asylum.
News ✕ No new extradition request from India for Zakir, says Saifuddin Published: Nov 3, 2026 9:56 AM The government has received no new extradition request from India for controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, according to Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
In a written parliamentary reply, Saifuddin said Malaysia had previously received an extradition request for Zakir ( above ) on Jan 19, 2018.
The government has received no new extradition request from India for controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, according to Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
The Indian government subsequently sent a diplomatic note on May 29, 2020, seeking Putrajaya's reconsideration of its decision not to return the preacher.
"The government has decided not to extradite Zakir to India. No commitment has been made to extradite him.
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