#citizenship

BN-PN dawdled on mothers' citizenship rights, now in manifestos

BN-PN dawdled on mothers' citizenship rights, now in manifestos

Harapan leaders drub 'belated' promises as vote-grab attempt.
BN ready to amend constitution on overseas-born children

BN ready to amend constitution on overseas-born children

UPDATED 10.31PM | 'Patriotism and the love of the country come from harmony and inclusion.'
Anti-discrimination pledges a major theme in Harapan manifesto

Anti-discrimination pledges a major theme in Harapan manifesto

Affordable homes, wage gap, citizenship, and disability issues in manifesto.
Court rules against govt, Perak teen to get citizenship after 14-year wait

Court rules against govt, Perak teen to get citizenship after 14-year wait

Leave to appeal bid to deny her citizenship has been dismissed.
Speaker rejects 17 private member’s bills on overseas-born children

Speaker rejects 17 private member’s bills on overseas-born children

 Azalina says the select committee is willing to seek an audience with Agong.

Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Snowden

Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Snowden

He exposed secret surveillance operations of the National Security Agency.
Dec 14 hearing set for Family Frontiers’ leave bid on citizenship issue

Dec 14 hearing set for Family Frontiers’ leave bid on citizenship issue

They seek to challenge appeal ruling on automatic citizenship of overseas-born kids. 

MP SPEAKS | Rights of mothers ought to be duly protected

MP SPEAKS | Rights of mothers ought to be duly protected

Literal interpretation of law may give rise to injustice.
MPs submit private members bill on overseas-born children

MPs submit private members bill on overseas-born children

They want Constitution amended to give mothers right to confer citizenship.
Citizenship debate: Wanita Amanah tells reps don't degrade women

Citizenship debate: Wanita Amanah tells reps don't degrade women

Gender gap very strong in Malaysia - Mazenah.
MP SPEAKS | Aspirations of those who call Malaysia their home

MP SPEAKS | Aspirations of those who call Malaysia their home

Reflections of the Malaysian Dream for Malaysia Day.
'Stateless' STPM top scorer now a Malaysian citizen

'Stateless' STPM top scorer now a Malaysian citizen

The star student has received scholarship offers.
Klang MP to Home Ministry: Explain UK-born footballer's M'sian citizenship

Klang MP to Home Ministry: Explain UK-born footballer's M'sian citizenship

‘Has Tuck fulfilled the necessary criteria to gain citizenship?’
COMMENT | Home Ministry scores own goal in citizenship for footballers

COMMENT | Home Ministry scores own goal in citizenship for footballers

Why grant footballer citizenship and not grandma living in M'sia for 47 years?
Klang MP: Citizenship best Merdeka gift for stateless children

Klang MP: Citizenship best Merdeka gift for stateless children

Charles Santiago urges PM to solve the statelessness issue.
Sept 28 for case management of leave to appeal citizenship ruling

Sept 28 for case management of leave to appeal citizenship ruling

Family Frontiers' lawyer says there are four legal questions for Federal Court.
'Merdeka baby' hopes for ‘independence’ through citizenship status

'Merdeka baby' hopes for ‘independence’ through citizenship status

The STPM top scorer’s future is in limbo due to his 'stateless' status. 
MP SPEAKS | Citizenship: Keluarga Malaysia starts with Keluarga Kita

MP SPEAKS | Citizenship: Keluarga Malaysia starts with Keluarga Kita

We must bring an end to archaic and discriminatory laws. 
MP: Pressure PM to amend constitution on citizenship for overseas-born kids

MP: Pressure PM to amend constitution on citizenship for overseas-born kids

Do it now, not wait for GE15, Kasthuri tells Wanita BN.
Overseas-born kids' citizenship: Family Frontiers files appeal at apex court

Overseas-born kids' citizenship: Family Frontiers files appeal at apex court

Govt urged to 'bring Federal Constitution into the 21st century'.
MP SPEAKS | My Merdeka wishlist for 2022

MP SPEAKS | My Merdeka wishlist for 2022

Citizenship for children of M'sian mothers, political financing, and more.
Law don: Court of Appeal’s decision on overseas born kids unjust, archaic

Law don: Court of Appeal’s decision on overseas born kids unjust, archaic

Shad Saleem Faruqi says court interpretation was narrow. 
'Law minister wrong to say must wait for court on overseas-born kids matter'

'Law minister wrong to say must wait for court on overseas-born kids matter'

Latheefa Koya corrects Wan Junaidi, saying the real issue is political will. 

Minister: Govt can't amend Constitution to give kids born abroad citizenship

Minister: Govt can't amend Constitution to give kids born abroad citizenship

Minister cites Conference of Rulers and pending Federal Court case.