The amendment does not affect your ability to apply for your child’s citizenship. The amendment is to enable Malaysian mothers to confer automatic citizenship to their overseas-born children, but it is not retroactive and only applies to children born after the amendment is officially gazetted. Unfortunately, this means your child is not eligible for automatic citizenship under the new law.
However, you can still apply for your child’s citizenship under the original process using Article 15(2) (Borang B). This process allows you to submit an application to the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) for consideration. While the decision is at the discretion of KDN and can take time, you can reapply if the application is rejected, as long as your child has not reached the age of 18.
While waiting for the citizenship application to be processed, your child can stay legally in Malaysia using a Long-Term Social Visit Pass or a Student Pass, depending on their circumstances.