Controversial Muslim preacher Dr Zakir Naik may be banned from entering Canada and the UK but he is welcomed in many other countries including Malaysia, said an organiser for two of his public appearances.

Hidayah Centre Foundation programme director Abu Shariz Sharajoon Hoda told a press conference in Kuala Lumpur that "the affairs of other countries have nothing to do with Malaysia".

"We are a sovereign country and this is Malaysia, Alhamdulillah. The Malaysian citizens are very welcoming towards Zakir and we can see everybody is so happy.