Mooslims live in constant fear. Fear of the local preacher, fear of father, fear of competitive religions You name it, the Mooslims fear it. This legal ruling is well in line with the state religion of Malayasia, Islam, which dictates that anyone who contemplates changing his/her personal religion is required to be stoned to death.
There are converts in Malaysia. It's certainly not made easy but it's possible without being stoned to death.