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Court of Appeal rules woman abandoned at birth entitled to citizenship

Court of Appeal rules woman abandoned at birth entitled to citizenship

The appeal is allowed, High Court decision is set aside.
Will govt amend Constitution to stop unilateral conversion? - Nazri

Will govt amend Constitution to stop unilateral conversion? - Nazri

PARLIAMENT | Padang Rengas MP says govt cannot allow such 'constructive coercion'. 
Overseas-born kids pass final citizenship hurdle: Printer issues

Overseas-born kids pass final citizenship hurdle: Printer issues

Moms arrive at 2.30pm, get certs at 6pm.
Don't appeal against Court of Appeal's citizenship ruling for Sabah man

Don't appeal against Court of Appeal's citizenship ruling for Sabah man

Upko's Madius says such cases need to be settled comprehensively.
‘If Rohana’s mother is Indonesian, we will find a solution’ - envoy

‘If Rohana’s mother is Indonesian, we will find a solution’ - envoy

Rohana, 22, raised by kindergarten teacher remains stateless in M'sia.

Court of Appeal rules Sabah-born man a M'sian citizen

Court of Appeal rules Sabah-born man a M'sian citizen

The court dismisses a government appeal in a 2-1 majority decision.

Mothers of overseas-born kids can finally register their children as Malaysians

Mothers of overseas-born kids can finally register their children as Malaysians

They can now obtain Malaysian identity cards for their children.
Court denies bid to stay ruling on citizenship for overseas-born kids

Court denies bid to stay ruling on citizenship for overseas-born kids

UPDATED 2.09PM | This comes pending govt's appeal to overturn related High Court ruling.

Rais sends regards to 'never present in the House' home minister

Rais sends regards to 'never present in the House' home minister

Jonathan replies that he would pass the message to the minister.
Appeals court brings forward govt’s stay hearing in citizenship case to Dec 22

Appeals court brings forward govt’s stay hearing in citizenship case to Dec 22

The appellants filed a stay application pending the hearing of their appeal.
AG to brief rulers on overseas-born children case next week

AG to brief rulers on overseas-born children case next week

PARLIAMENT | Minister says constitutional amendment needs royal nod to proceed.

Court maintains ruling on citizenship for overseas-born children pending appeal

Court maintains ruling on citizenship for overseas-born children pending appeal

Govt appealing against M'sian mothers having the right to confer citizenship.

Child of M'sian dad, Chinese national is M'sian - court

Child of M'sian dad, Chinese national is M'sian - court

In a landmark decision, the judge ruled the child abided by Federal Constitution.

Latheefa criticises Home Ministry for 'false citizenship narrative'

Latheefa criticises Home Ministry for 'false citizenship narrative'

Many who qualify for citizenship are systematically denied.

If mums can't pass down citizenship, then neither can dads, Azalina tells govt

If mums can't pass down citizenship, then neither can dads, Azalina tells govt

Pengerang MP can't understand why govt is appealing court ruling.

LETTER | Whither are we bound with children's citizenship?

LETTER | Whither are we bound with children's citizenship?

Be fair and considerate to Malaysian mothers.

Suhakam rebuts home minister on citizenship ruling appeal

Suhakam rebuts home minister on citizenship ruling appeal

Commissioner says home minister's points are 'untenable' for three reasons.

Captain Planet to Family Frontiers - Activist's long journey to save forests, families

Captain Planet to Family Frontiers - Activist's long journey to save forests, families

MALAYSIANSKINI | Chee, who inspired character Gi in 'Captain Planet', shares her story.

Mothers turn to rulers after home minister's 'baffling' appeal justification

Mothers turn to rulers after home minister's 'baffling' appeal justification

NGO says current law effectively makes women second-class citizens.

Cabinet to deliberate on citizenship issue involving M'sian mums Friday

Cabinet to deliberate on citizenship issue involving M'sian mums Friday

Minister says AG will be invited to give advice.

Lawyers’ group pans govt over 'buy time' excuse to appeal citizenship ruling

Lawyers’ group pans govt over 'buy time' excuse to appeal citizenship ruling

They say appeal not needed to comply with court ruling.

Ramkarpal: Citizenship ruling is not binding, govt's appeal does not matter

Ramkarpal: Citizenship ruling is not binding, govt's appeal does not matter

Govt should amend 'ambiguous' provisions in the Constitution, he argues.

Ismail Sabri govt faces growing internal flak for appealing citizenship ruling

Ismail Sabri govt faces growing internal flak for appealing citizenship ruling

MIC the latest to join the chorus of criticism.

'Medieval thinking': Nazri urges govt to withdraw citizenship ruling appeal

'Medieval thinking': Nazri urges govt to withdraw citizenship ruling appeal

PARLIAMENT | 'This medieval thinking should not exist in the year 2021,' he adds.