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
Malaysia firm on no dual citizenship policy for now - Saifuddin Nasution
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says any amendments to the policy would only be considered if there were specific requirements.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Indonesia may offer dual citizenship to attract overseas workers, minister says
The minister said the government plans to give dual citizenship to former Indonesian citizens living overseas.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Citizenship: Amendments to constitution include not granting automatic citizenship to child of PR couple
Based on existing provisions, children born to permanent residents in M'sia are eligible for citizenship if parents are permanent residents.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Allow conscience vote on constitutional amendments over citizenship
Projek SAMA underlines that the Federal Constitution is too important to be subject to hurried amendments on matters concerning citizenship.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Rights of children born abroad being addressed by govt - PM
We are going to amend it so that parent means father and mother, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Sporadic protests in India over contentious citizenship law
India moved to implement a 2019 citizenship law that has been criticised as discriminating against Muslims.
Tue Mar 12 2024
The World’s Most Attractive Investment Migration Programs in 2024
Malta holds onto 1st place in the 2024 Global Citizenship Program Index as it has done for nine consecutive years.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Student with no citizenship documents, MOE looking for solution
MOE has met with the family of the student who is having problems continuing her studies as she has no citizenship documents.
Wed Jan 03 2024
Over 70 pct of Ukrainians ready to renounce citizenship to avoid military service - Poll
Over 70 per cent of Ukrainian men are ready to renounce their citizenship in order to avoid serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Tue Dec 19 2023
AGC drafting proposed amendments to Federal Constitution on citizenship issues
The amendments to Article 14(1)(b) to include the word 'mother' will enable the child's citizenship to be obtained by force of law.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Proposed citizenship amendments: Government to explain to backbenchers - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was because the proposed amendments had been presented to the Conference Of Rulers.
Mon Nov 06 2023
Citizenship application process period is now only 14 days - Saifuddin Nasution
The citizenship application processing period has been reduced from 73 days to 14 days through the integrated security vetting system.
Wed Oct 25 2023
MoU on issue of stateless people in Sabah renewed for another five years - SUHAKAM
People without documents, without citizenship and people with a high risk of ending stateless, they go through the same experience.
Fri Sep 08 2023
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