#citizenship

Citizenship amendments must be retroactive - Family Frontiers

Citizenship amendments must be retroactive - Family Frontiers

UPDATED 3.45PM | Kids born overseas to M'sian mothers before law enforced will remain stateless otherwise.
Govt prioritising citizenship bids of illegitimate, adopted children

Govt prioritising citizenship bids of illegitimate, adopted children

This is as applications involving the two categories are the highest at over 15k.
Home minister defends elected reps helping stateless

Home minister defends elected reps helping stateless

Saifuddin says the matter should not be politicised.
Penang exco rubbishes DAP-run 'private NRD' conspiracy

Penang exco rubbishes DAP-run 'private NRD' conspiracy

'PKPP doesn't issue ICs but acts as an intermediary between public and govt.'
Statelessness programme to help M'sian families: Johor rep

Statelessness programme to help M'sian families: Johor rep

Event not aimed at helping foreigners gain citizenship as some had assumed, Chen says.
Don't turn statelessness event into racial issue, says DAP man

Don't turn statelessness event into racial issue, says DAP man

Some parties are trying to muddy the waters, says Sheikh Umar.
DAP rep's statelessness programme delayed after backlash

DAP rep's statelessness programme delayed after backlash

UPDATED 7.05PM | Chen's programme was to solve social problems in undocumented children.
COMMENT | In a globalised world, are our citizenship laws cruel?

COMMENT | In a globalised world, are our citizenship laws cruel?

19-year-old stands to waste her mastery of five languages.
BM test in maternity ward? Surendran drubs Umno Youth chief

BM test in maternity ward? Surendran drubs Umno Youth chief

Ex-MP tells Akmal to read the Federal Constitution.
Akmal: Make BM mastery a prerequisite for citizenship

Akmal: Make BM mastery a prerequisite for citizenship

'How can one claim to be a citizen without knowing the national language?'
LFL slams minister over 'false' picture of citizenship bill

LFL slams minister over 'false' picture of citizenship bill

Yeoh's remarks do not mirror reality, says human rights group.

Flawed citizenship bill may be due to compromises with civil service - Ong

Flawed citizenship bill may be due to compromises with civil service - Ong

There's a lot of political pressure, says ex-deputy minister.
Citizenship bill: MPs need more space to debate - minister

Citizenship bill: MPs need more space to debate - minister

Debate will take place in June, Saifuddin adds.
MIC urges Home Ministry to revoke citizenship of M'sian in Germany

MIC urges Home Ministry to revoke citizenship of M'sian in Germany

Party info chief says Ganesparan no longer loyal to M'sia by conduct.
YOURSAY | Don't punish the children, give them rightful citizenship

YOURSAY | Don't punish the children, give them rightful citizenship

'Are we proud of this country’s record on this issue?'

Citizenship bill debate deferred to next Parliament session

Citizenship bill debate deferred to next Parliament session

UPDATED 7.11PM | Next session to commence in late June.
Natives say citizenship amendments will worsen their plight

Natives say citizenship amendments will worsen their plight

Orang Asli married to foreigners will be among those affected, says Shaq.
Sisters seek minister's help as citizenship bid rejected thrice

Sisters seek minister's help as citizenship bid rejected thrice

'Born in M'sia to M'sian father, no reason given for rejections.'
Kids whose plight prompted changes won't get automatic citizenship

Kids whose plight prompted changes won't get automatic citizenship

This is because amendments will not be retrospective.
COMMENT | What does it mean to be Malaysian?

COMMENT | What does it mean to be Malaysian?

We all have our own opinions, values and definitions, shaping our identities.
Orang Asli with PR status can apply for Malaysian citizenship with proof

Orang Asli with PR status can apply for Malaysian citizenship with proof

Application can be made under existing laws, Saifuddin says.
Much-disputed citizenship amendments tabled for first reading

Much-disputed citizenship amendments tabled for first reading

PARLIAMENT | Second and third readings are scheduled for this Parliament session.
PN unhappy govt dropped foundlings amendment

PN unhappy govt dropped foundlings amendment

What home minister told opposition lawmakers differed from the bill, Takiyuddin says.
'My granddaughter now citizen, but still needs to pay foreign student fee'

'My granddaughter now citizen, but still needs to pay foreign student fee'

Grandfather says school won't accept approval letter as proof.