(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - “There is a movement from the Christians, a group who are trying to convert the Muslims through various means. For example, they use the approach of helping the poor, by giving all kinds of aid…” Malaysian Muslim leader, Ibrahim Ali says.
The leaders argue that criminalizing proselytizing acts could caution people who embark on conversion efforts in a country in which Islam is the official religion.
Meanwhile, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has called on Muslims and Christians to remain calm.
In Malaysia, converting Muslims is illegal according to the Federal Constitution.
The matter attracted attention late last year when Islamic authorities stormed into a church following a tip-off that it was subtly converting Muslims living below the poverty line.
While Muslims say they have evidence proving such attempts, Malaysian Christians deny involvement in trying to convert Muslims to Christianity.
In 1969, Malaysia witnessed one of its deadliest racial riots.
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