Converts from Islam face considerable pressure as conversion is punishable by law and everything will be done to bring converts back to their original faith. Non-traditional Christian communities cannot be registered as churches, but must be registered as companies, societies or family centres. As such, they are treated as secular organizations and are required to submit their financial and operational reports to the government every year. The whole of society (Christians included) is affected by the continuing introduction of Sharia (Islamic law).   

Young people are particularly affected by the mandatory religious education of children. Under changes announced in October 2023, children as young as three years old now have religious education incorporated into their general studies (The Star Malaysia, 25 October 2023), strengthening the teachings of the majority religion.