How does MRM president Firdaus Wong deny the allegations of forced conversion?

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MRM President Denies Allegations of Forced Conversion and Records Manipulation

MRM president Firdaus Wong has firmly denied accusations that his organisation forces individuals to accept free Qurans or convert to Islam. Wong clarified that a widely circulated WhatsApp message falsely claimed MRM was amending non-Muslims' religious records to Muslim without consent. He explained that images accompanying the message depicted a legitimate MRM vehicle used for non-evangelical purposes and volunteers during a briefing, not an actual conversion event in Klang.
Clarification on Quran Distribution Methods

Wong stated that MRM's practice of distributing Qurans has been ongoing since the previous year. The organisation offers copies to members of the public who express interest, explicitly without any element of compulsion. As evidence of their non-coercive approach, Wong cited a YouTube video titled ‘Shahadah-March 2014 Street Dawah by MRM,’ which he asserts clearly demonstrates their methods of distribution.
Distinction from "One Soul One Quran" Project

The MRM president further clarified that MRM is not the organiser of the "One Soul One Quran" (OSOQ) project, which the circulating message implied. He identified Islamic Information Services (IIS) as the actual organiser responsible for this initiative. The OSOQ project, aimed at distributing one million translated copies of the Quran, was launched earlier in the year.
Police Report Filed for Protection, Not Punishment

MRM has lodged a police report concerning the defamatory message. Wong emphasised that the report was not intended to penalise those spreading the misinformation but rather to protect MRM from potential future issues and to prevent any disruption to racial harmony within the community. He indicated that the threats and negative comments received stem from a lack of understanding, referencing Islamic teachings that advocate for forgiveness.

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