- The Constitutional (Amendment) Bill to allow Malaysian mother to confer automatic citizenship to their overseas-born children has been passed in both the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara and will now be presented for royal assent before it is gazetted.
- While the exact date for the gazettement is yet to be confirmed, it is expected to take place sometime in 2025. However, this amendment only apply for children born AFTER the amendment is gazetted. Existing children must still apply under Article 15(2) (Borang B), with decisions dependent on KDN and typically taking at least a year. Reapplications are possible until the child turns 18.
- Please note that if your child(ren) was born in Singapore, you are eligible to apply for automatic Malaysian citizenship under Article 14 (Borang D). Please refer guide from JPN linked here.
- Please note that if you are an UNWED Malaysian mother with an overseas-born child born out of formal marriage, you are also eligible to apply for automatic Malaysian citizenship under Article 14 (Borang D). Kindly refer to the guide provided by JPN linked here.
- Checklist for citizenship application under Article 15(2) or Borang B can be downloaded here.
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