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Report: Cyprus strips fugitive Jho Low of citizenship

Report: Cyprus strips fugitive Jho Low of citizenship

Comes on the heels of probe into country's citizenship-by-investment programme.
How 8-year-old Yusri became a stateless orphan

How 8-year-old Yusri became a stateless orphan

The child lost his father about a year after his mother's passing. 
LETTER | Mothers of overseas-born children crying out for help

LETTER | Mothers of overseas-born children crying out for help

Embrace our children into the fold as Malaysian citizens.
'Skin colour' question not racist, meant for foreigners – Maran MP

'Skin colour' question not racist, meant for foreigners – Maran MP

I don’t want Putrajaya to be lenient in awarding citizenships – Ismail. 
Kuching NRD issues MyKad-less cancer patient temporary documents

Kuching NRD issues MyKad-less cancer patient temporary documents

This is to allow her to travel to Miri and receive treatment.
MyKad seizure: Minister instructs fresh investigation

MyKad seizure: Minister instructs fresh investigation

UPDATED 6.19PM | There are currently conflicting accounts on when cancer patient's MyKad was seized.
YOURSAY | Racism reaches new heights in Parliament

YOURSAY | Racism reaches new heights in Parliament

'Citizenship does not follow a colour line.'
'Look into Lina's history' - Saifuddin urged to stop making statements

'Look into Lina's history' - Saifuddin urged to stop making statements

How can minister claim Lina born in Indonesia, asks PBM member.
Batu MP: Apathy, bureaucracy affecting citizenship applications

Batu MP: Apathy, bureaucracy affecting citizenship applications

Over 1,200 people highlighted their citizenship woes in a programme – Prabakaran. 
Tabling of citizenship amendment for overseas-born kids might be in June

Tabling of citizenship amendment for overseas-born kids might be in June

Current sitting more focused on royal address and Budget 2023. 
'Minimum 10k citizenship applications to be decided by year end'

'Minimum 10k citizenship applications to be decided by year end'

UPDATED 8.25PM | PARLIAMENT | Saifuddin sets this KPI for the Home Ministry.
MP: Govt had 'easy job' approving new citizenship rule

MP: Govt had 'easy job' approving new citizenship rule

PARLIAMENT | Previous govt did initial work, conducted studies, Mas Ermieyati says.
'Proposed citizenship rule amendment proves govt upholds gender equality'

'Proposed citizenship rule amendment proves govt upholds gender equality'

Proposed constitutional amendment should be expedited, Nancy says. 
COMMENT | Citizenship rules amendments: Could women now be equal to men?

COMMENT | Citizenship rules amendments: Could women now be equal to men?

Malaysia has a lot to work on when it comes to discrimination. 
Family Frontiers welcomes move to amend citizenship rules

Family Frontiers welcomes move to amend citizenship rules

Group urges all relevant authorities to ensure amendments passed quickly.
New citizenship changes expected to have huge impact on Home Ministry

New citizenship changes expected to have huge impact on Home Ministry

Minister Saifuddin says allowing mothers to confer citizenship will affect related matters.
Cabinet agrees to amend Constitution's citizenship rules

Cabinet agrees to amend Constitution's citizenship rules

UPDATED 9.31AM | Change will allow women married to foreigners to confer citizenship.
Finally a citizen after 39 years, Hashimah is in awe

Finally a citizen after 39 years, Hashimah is in awe

Following a High Court decision, the NRD today issued her MyKad.
Govt to table cabinet paper on amending citizenship laws by Feb - Saifuddin

Govt to table cabinet paper on amending citizenship laws by Feb - Saifuddin

They include citizenship for children born overseas to M'sian mothers, foreign fathers.
'Proposal to amend Constitution's citizenship rules coming soon'

'Proposal to amend Constitution's citizenship rules coming soon'

Joint ministerial memo on the matter to be tabled in cabinet soon.
Woman gets leave to challenge govt's decision to deny citizenship

Woman gets leave to challenge govt's decision to deny citizenship

Home Ministry secretary-general, National Registration Department director-general are also respondents.
Apex court grants leave to appeal in overseas-born kids citizenship case

Apex court grants leave to appeal in overseas-born kids citizenship case

Six mothers and Family Frontiers are appealing against a Court of Appeal verdict.
Saifuddin to prioritise issue of children born to M'sian mothers overseas

Saifuddin to prioritise issue of children born to M'sian mothers overseas

We will consider all angles, including humanity, he says. 
Court declares abandoned orphan a Malaysian citizen

Court declares abandoned orphan a Malaysian citizen

Woman succeeds in her challenge to quash NRD's refusal to grant citizenship.