#citizenship

Govt: Barely 1pct of M'sian citizenship given to China nationals since 2010

Govt: Barely 1pct of M'sian citizenship given to China nationals since 2010

Indonesians make up the largest group at 23.52pct.
Kids born overseas to M'sian mums can now apply for citizenship

Kids born overseas to M'sian mums can now apply for citizenship

UPDATED 12.23PM | Six mothers, rights group Family Frontiers settle citizenship appeal with federal government.
LETTER | PR policies: Are M'sian women with non-citizen husbands being left behind?

LETTER | PR policies: Are M'sian women with non-citizen husbands being left behind?

The differences in policies between non-citizen husbands and wives are concerning.
COMMENT | End of birthright citizenship in US?

COMMENT | End of birthright citizenship in US?

Innocent baby ends up being a victim.
Stateless man in Penang granted citizenship after 39 years

Stateless man in Penang granted citizenship after 39 years

Court finds the man had met the criteria under citizenship law.
Citizenship appeals adjourned pending minister's consideration

Citizenship appeals adjourned pending minister's consideration

Chief justice sets Jan 27 for a report on the outcome of the matter.
LETTER | End job discrimination against M'sians' non-citizen spouses

LETTER | End job discrimination against M'sians' non-citizen spouses

It deprives the nation of valuable talent and resources.
COMMENT | Change system that victimises children sold as babies

COMMENT | Change system that victimises children sold as babies

Kids left without citizenship, vulnerable to trafficking, sex exploitation.
Appeals court dismisses Indonesian mum's appeal for son's citizenship

Appeals court dismisses Indonesian mum's appeal for son's citizenship

Judges rule there is doubt about teen’s biological father’s identity.
COMMENT | Twice abused - first by husband, then by system

COMMENT | Twice abused - first by husband, then by system

Non-citizen wives of Malaysians open to abuse due to unequal citizenship laws.
Stateless man finally gains citizenship at age 40

Stateless man finally gains citizenship at age 40

Mohd Razil Abdullah to get new birth certificate after Penang court approves his citizenship application.
Cops to probe khatib on '1.2m Chinese nationals given citizenship' claim

Cops to probe khatib on '1.2m Chinese nationals given citizenship' claim

Bukit Aman will take action if Friday sermon found to incite hatred, Saifuddin warns.
Saifuddin: Only 203 China nationals granted citizenship since 2013

Saifuddin: Only 203 China nationals granted citizenship since 2013

PARLIAMENT | This is contrary to the 'noise' outside, says minister.
COMMENT | Concerns over regressive amendments

COMMENT | Concerns over regressive amendments

Rights of stateless children should not be compromised.
Citizenship amendments: 'Most vulnerable groups will lose protection'

Citizenship amendments: 'Most vulnerable groups will lose protection'

Syed Saddiq explains his rejection of the bill.
COMMENT | Bright future for some M'sian mums, but not all

COMMENT | Bright future for some M'sian mums, but not all

Bill's vote for progress long overdue, but the work continues.
'Shame on you', Muda tells govt, opposition MPs for citizenship bill nod

'Shame on you', Muda tells govt, opposition MPs for citizenship bill nod

'You'll be responsible for difficult future ahead of affected kids.'
Home minister to decide on pending citizenship cases within one year

Home minister to decide on pending citizenship cases within one year

PARLIAMENT | Saifuddin commits to clearing all outstanding applications by Oct 17, 2025.
Saifuddin agrees on 'once and for all' solution on Sabah's citizenship issue

Saifuddin agrees on 'once and for all' solution on Sabah's citizenship issue

PARLIAMENT | Minister says definitive remedy needed.
206 vs 1: Dewan Rakyat passes citizenship rights bill

206 vs 1: Dewan Rakyat passes citizenship rights bill

UPDATED 11PM | PARLIAMENT | Muar lawmaker sole MP to vote against bill.
Citizenship rights changes must comply with MA63: Sabah deputy CM

Citizenship rights changes must comply with MA63: Sabah deputy CM

PARLIAMENT | Jeffrey says any amendment must have consent of both states.
COMMENT | Save kids from statelessness, help Shima get citizenship

COMMENT | Save kids from statelessness, help Shima get citizenship

Born to M'sian father, undocumented mum, Shima stymied by bureaucracy.
'Govt won't revoke citizenship if person would end up stateless'

'Govt won't revoke citizenship if person would end up stateless'

Saifuddin addresses citizenship revocation for foreign wives.
Muhyiddin wants citizenship bill sent to Parliament committee first

Muhyiddin wants citizenship bill sent to Parliament committee first

Ex-PM raises automatic citizenship and age limit issues.