KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has denied allegations that two of its volunteers were proselytising to Muslims at a People's Housing Programme (PPR) project here.

In a statement responding to news reports of the incident, the Mormon Church said its volunteers have never attempted to convert Muslims and remain committed to upholding local laws.

"The Church reiterates its foundational doctrine of 'obeying, honouring, and sustaining the law' and maintains that its volunteers have not, at any time, engaged in proselytising to Muslims," it said in a statement.

The LDS, which said t has had a presence in Malaysia for over 50 years, insisted that its local members and volunteers respect the coun...