Wong Kueng Hui’s triumph after a long and arduous battle for citizenship that spanned 16 years marks a pivotal moment in the fight against bureaucratic hurdles at the National Registration Department (NRD) and he intends to dedicate his life to fighting statelessness.

Posting a heartwarming message on his social media accounts yesterday, with his MyKad in his hand, the 28-year-old is driven by his personal experience to help others facing statelessness.

“I will use my rights as a Malaysian to...