Malaysian mothers cheer vote to fix 'sexist' constitution
The legislation still needs to be approved by the upper house, but campaigners are hopeful it should go through.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Dewan Rakyat passes Constitution Amendment Bill on citizenship
Landmark legislation grants citizenship rights to children born abroad to Malaysian mothers.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Apex Court grants leave to appeal in citizenship for kids born overseas to Malaysian mothers' case
Family Frontiers have obtained leave to proceed with their appeal against a Court of Appeals ruling which denied automatic citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian mothers.
Wed Dec 14 2022
Dec 14 hearing for leave to appeal on citizenship for kids born overseas to Malaysian mothers
In civil cases, litigants must first obtain leave before they can proceed with appeals to the Federal Court.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Dewan Negara to debate issue of citizenship for children born abroad to Malaysian mothers this afternoon
The Dewan Negara will debate a motion related to the citizenship of children born abroad to Malaysian mothers this afternoon.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Appeals Court rules children born overseas to M'sian mothers not entitled to citizenship
The Court of Appeal today ruled that the children born overseas to Malaysian mothers who are married to foreign spouses are not entitled by operation of law to be Malaysian citizens.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Govt urged to respect ruling on citizenship for children born overseas to Malaysian women
Bina Ramanand said about 70 Malaysian mothers had submitted citizenship documents but have yet to receive updates about the matter.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Appeals Court: June 22 verdict for govt's appeal on citizenship for children born abroad to M'sian mothers
The Court of Appeal has set June 22 to give its verdict on the appeal by the government seeking to overturn a lower court ruling on children born overseas to Malaysian mothers.
Wed Mar 23 2022
Appellate court dismisses govt's stay in citizenship case
Children born overseas to Malaysian mothers married to foreigners are entitled to be Malaysian citizens, pending the disposal of an appeal.
Wed Dec 22 2021
KDN sympathises with overseas born children's citizenship issue
The Home Ministry (KDN) expressed its sympathy for cases involving Malaysian mothers who gave birth abroad but could not obtain citizenship for their children.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Citizenship: Voices of Malaysian mothers must be heard - Annuar
The voices of Malaysian mothers, who are married to foreigners, on the issue of automatic citizenship for their children born abroad need to be heard.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Children born overseas to Malaysian mothers entitled for citizenship, court rules
The judge ruled that the word "father" in the Second Schedule of the Federal Constitution must mean and include mothers.
Thu Sep 09 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024