MARCH 8 — Exactly one year ago, civil society groups rallied behind Malaysia’s Unity Government as it unveiled plans to amend the Federal Constitution, aiming to grant...
Malaysian Bar president disappointed over ‘disrespect’ of Federal Court in Kelantan’s re-enactment plans, condemns death threats against Nik ElinMARCH 8 — Exactly one year ago, civil society groups rallied behind Malaysia’s Unity Government as it unveiled plans to amend the Federal Constitution, aiming to grant Malaysian mothers the right to confer citizenship upon their children born overseas — a privilege previously reserved solely for Malaysian fathers.
Despite relentless efforts and pleas urging the government to reconsider and halt the tabling of these regressive amendments, our appeals have fallen on deaf ears. Civil society organisations have been met with dismissive responses, and instructed to accept the package of amendments, which propose to trade the rights of overseas born children to Malaysian mothers with existing citizenship rights for our most vulnerable children that are currently guaranteed within the Federal Constitution.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Amendments to Federal Constitution on citizenship of children born overseas to be tabled in ParliamentThe government will table the proposed amendments to Article 14 (1) (b) of the Federal Constitution relating to the citizenship of children born overseas in Parliament this month, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Read more »
PM Anwar: Amendment to remove ambiguity over ‘parent’ in citizenship law due in Parliament this monthPETALING JAYA, March 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said legal amendments to replace the words “whose father” with “parents or at least one of the...
Read more »
16-Year-Old in Klang Finally Obtains Malaysian CitizenshipA 16-year-old in Klang has finally obtained Malaysian citizenship after nearly 2 decades of waiting. His grandmother played a crucial role in helping him through the process. They consider it a luxury and a lottery win right before the Chinese New Year.
Read more »
Despite criticism, home minister says Putrajaya forging ahead with citizenship law amendmentPUTRAJAYA, March 8 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said the Cabinet has agreed to the tabling of the constitutional amendment to Malaysia’s...
Read more »
In Parliament, Agong tells all to respect unity government and keep takeover plans for next electionKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim today advised lawmakers to cease plans to oust the national unity government outside of elections, using his royal...
Read more »
King of Malaysia's Firmness at Parliament Opening Suggests Fresh ApproachThe firmness of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia at the opening of the First Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament today suggests that the upcoming sittings will bring about a fresh approach and perspective.
Read more »