Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is wanted in India on terrorism and money laundering charges, is on the Malaysian government's radar, according to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

"The government is constantly monitoring the activity of Zakir in the country and action will be taken if he is found to be involved in terrorism activities.

"The government has yet to receive any official request from the Indian government over the terrorism allegation...