KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The Christian Federation of Malaysia has today called for action to be taken against Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for claiming that a group of Jews and Christians were plotting to take over Muslim-majority Malaysia.

Its chairman and executive committee Philip Thomas said he is "shocked and appalled” that the former prime minister had made such an ill-natured statement to stir up racial and religious tension.

"In the midst of campaigning, statements made by politicians must not stir up strife and cast aspersions which are seditious in nature in order to win support from a particular race or religious group.

"Any seditious statement, which has the effect of disturbing the peace, harmony and wellbeing of all citizens in our beloved Malaysia, must be dealt with by the authorities swiftly and effectively so that it is not repeated.

"We are shocked and appalled that such statements could come from a former prime minister and hope the authorities will take appropriate action so that such irresponsible statements are not made to the public at large again,” Thomas said in the statement.

Earlier, the Council of Churches of Malaysia rejected Muhyiddin’s allegations that there was a hidden agenda to "Christianise” the country.

Video footage showed Muhyiddin making controversial remarks during the Ceramah Mega PN Best event in Parit Jawa, Johor on Wednesday night.

"Pakatan Harapan is a huge danger.

"I saw a video where a group of Jews was talking about Malaysia, and they were praying for the country to fall into the hands of the Opposition, which has been sponsoring these groups of Jews and Christians.

"For me this is dangerous. Is it a process of Christianisation happening?

"You can see it in Kuala Lumpur, in Petaling Jaya. If there are churches, there are Malays and it looks like they have already converted to being Christians,” Muhyiddin was heard saying.

Malay Mail has reached out to Muhyiddin’s team for further comment.