Perkasa president Ibrahim Ali compared Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik’s situation to that of Bersih chairperson Maria Chin Abdullah when she was arrested under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) last year.

Ibrahim said Zakir needs protection as the preacher is worried he will be treated badly by authorities in India.

“It is the same with Maria and other activists who were arrested, there are many who worried whether they will be treated badly. There are also those who question the police’s treatment of Sosma detainees...