There is no law preventing police from attending or giving seminars on alleged Christianisation, said inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar.

"I want to ask you, are there any laws saying that (police attending such a seminar) is wrong?

"We can be anywhere and we are always everywhere," Khalid told reporters in Kuala Lumpur.

Khalid ( photo ) responded thus when asked why police conducted the 'Ancaman Gerakan Pemurtadan Kristianisasi' seminar at UiTM Lendu last weekend.

Malacca police earlier confirmed that a Special Branch officer gave the talk , but said it was to strengthen the faith of Muslims.

A participant told Malaysiakini the students were told that Christians use the "gold, glory, gospel" approach to proselytise Muslims.

UiTM Shah Alam was also condemned last year for holding a seminar where participants were told that undercover Christian preachers are sent to Malaysia to convert Muslims.

Talk from the safety perspective

Meanwhile, Khalid explained that police were invited by organisers to talk on the matter from the safety perspective.

“We were invited to […] specifically talk on matters related to proselytising Malay Muslims.

“So I would like to offer here, if there are those who want to proselytise Malays that want us to give our views, they can call us.

“Police are ready to provide views to quarters who want to Christianise Malay Muslims," he said.

The top cop added that police will work together with Islamic departments nationwide to curb the phenomenon (Christianisation of Muslims).

“If they (state Islamic departments) ask for our help to take action against such things, then we will together take action,” Khalid said.

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