PAS gesa kerajaan dedah jika ada komitmen politik ekstradisi Zakir Naik

PAS has urged the government to clarify whether Malaysia has made any political commitments to India, explicitly or otherwise, regarding the extradition of controversial speaker Dr. Zakir Naik. The party's Chief Secretary, Takiyuddin Hassan, emphasized that the explanation should follow up on recent discussions between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and an Indian representative concerning Zakir.

PAS demands that the government state whether Malaysia has made any explicit political commitments connected to the extradition of the inter-country legal case currently held by Malaysia since 2012 and officially confirmed by the Home Minister in April 2017. An editorial from India's New Delhi Television quotes Anwar as stating that any action concerning India's request for Zakir's extradition should be made with "extreme caution" and based on the rule of law.

Takiyuddin stressed that the good relations between Malaysia and India in trade, investment, education, and technology should not overshadow the country's legal processes governing extradition. He warned that Malaysia must consider appropriately any extradition request from a foreign country according to legal processes, not based on political transactions or favours.

PAS also urged the government to explain whether India has presented any evidence and documents to support its extradition request for Zakir to meet Malaysian legal requirements. PAS fears Zakir could become a victim of political commitments or diplomatic concessions if legal principles are not adhered to. PAS believes that good relations with any country are important, but sovereignty and the integrity of the justice system must be upheld and not sacrificed for diplomatic interests.

In 2024, Anwar stated that he would not consider extraditing Zakir to India as long as the speaker is not causing any problems. He added that Zakir, who occasionally travels abroad and returns to Malaysia, is no longer active and has not made any statements touching upon India or Malaysia. However, Anwar also said that Malaysia might consider India's extradition request for Zakir, demanded by the country's authorities since 2016, if New Delhi provides more evidence.