Local Hindu NGOs are not concerned if Hindus convert to Islam after listening to Indian preacher Zakir Naik, but are worried that Zakir is spreading the wrong knowledge about the Hindu faith and thus misleading Muslims.

Stating this today, Malaysian Indian Progressive Association (Mipas) president Rajaretinam Armuggan said: "In Malaysia, we are not worried if Hindus convert to Islam, but we are worried that Muslims may be exposed to false information about the Hindu religion and thus see it in the wrong light.