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Malaysian mums’ PR status not indication of foreign allegiance, say groups
February 3, 2025
Malaysian mums’ PR status not indication of foreign allegiance, say groups
LETTER | End job discrimination against M’sians’ non-citizen spouses
December 9, 2024
LETTER | End job discrimination against M’sians’ non-citizen spouses
NGO hails Dewan Negara’s equal citizenship ruling for women
December 4, 2024
NGO hails Dewan Negara’s equal citizenship ruling for women
Home Ministry, UPM to introduce Malay language test for citizenship applications
December 3, 2024
Home Ministry, UPM to introduce Malay language test for citizenship applications
COMMENT | Twice abused – first by husband, then by system
November 29, 2024
COMMENT | Twice abused – first by husband, then by system
Red tape deterring employers from hiring foreign spouses, says MEF
November 22, 2024
Red tape deterring employers from hiring foreign spouses, says MEF
Let foreign spouses work in M’sia automatically, says NGO
November 18, 2024
Let foreign spouses work in M’sia automatically, says NGO
Policy on foreign spouses employment needs review, says Saifuddin
November 15, 2024
Policy on foreign spouses employment needs review, says Saifuddin
Status Kewarganegaraan Penentu Masa Depan Anak | Tonton
November 14, 2024
Status Kewarganegaraan Penentu Masa Depan Anak | Tonton
Govt to reconsider policy governing working permission for foreign spouses
November 14, 2024
Govt to reconsider policy governing working permission for foreign spouses
Malaysian mothers cheer vote to fix ‘sexist’ constitution | New Straits Times
October 18, 2024
Malaysian mothers cheer vote to fix ‘sexist’ constitution | New Straits Times
Approval of constitutional amendments on citizenship shows strong consensus – PM Anwar
October 18, 2024
Approval of constitutional amendments on citizenship shows strong consensus – PM Anwar
Controversial citizenship bill: Suhakam calls for parliamentary review and public engagement – Aliran
October 18, 2024
Controversial citizenship bill: Suhakam calls for parliamentary review and public engagement – Aliran
Divided Opinions Regarding New Amendments To Citizenship Law | TRP
October 18, 2024
Divided Opinions Regarding New Amendments To Citizenship Law | TRP
Malaysian mothers cheer vote to fix ‘sexist’ constitution | Context
October 17, 2024
Malaysian mothers cheer vote to fix ‘sexist’ constitution | Context
Newly Passed Constitutional Amendments May Perpetuate Generations Of Statelessness, Worsen Health Inequities – CodeBlue
October 17, 2024
Newly Passed Constitutional Amendments May Perpetuate Generations Of Statelessness, Worsen Health Inequities – CodeBlue
Equal citizenship for Malaysian mothers: A brighter future for some, but not all — Family Frontiers | Malay Mail
October 17, 2024
Equal citizenship for Malaysian mothers: A brighter future for some, but not all — Family Frontiers | Malay Mail
Dewan Rakyat unanimously passes amendments to citizenship law, surpassing two-thirds majority | Malay Mail
October 17, 2024
Dewan Rakyat unanimously passes amendments to citizenship law, surpassing two-thirds majority | Malay Mail
All you need to know about: The constitutional amendment to Malaysia’s citizenship laws | Malay Mail
October 17, 2024
All you need to know about: The constitutional amendment to Malaysia’s citizenship laws | Malay Mail
COMMENT | Bright future for some M’sian mums, but not all
October 17, 2024
COMMENT | Bright future for some M’sian mums, but not all
COMMENT | Concerns over regressive amendments
October 17, 2024
COMMENT | Concerns over regressive amendments
An appeal for consultation | The Star
October 17, 2024
An appeal for consultation | The Star
’New citizenship law a win for mums but not for the stateless’ | The Star
October 17, 2024
’New citizenship law a win for mums but not for the stateless’ | The Star
Citizenship law amendments passed in Parliament with more than two-thirds majority
October 17, 2024
Citizenship law amendments passed in Parliament with more than two-thirds majority
Citizenship amendment Bill: Decouple provisions for M’sian mothers, civil society groups urge | The Star
October 17, 2024
Citizenship amendment Bill: Decouple provisions for M’sian mothers, civil society groups urge | The Star
Citizenship amendments: ‘Most vulnerable groups will lose protection’
October 17, 2024
Citizenship amendments: ‘Most vulnerable groups will lose protection’
Home Ministry: Malay Rulers wanted safeguards in citizenship laws to ensure only eligible applicants get Malaysian citizenship
October 17, 2024
Home Ministry: Malay Rulers wanted safeguards in citizenship laws to ensure only eligible applicants get Malaysian citizenship
Malaysia approves law allowing mothers to pass on citizenship to children born overseas | The Straits Times
October 17, 2024
Malaysia approves law allowing mothers to pass on citizenship to children born overseas | The Straits Times
Parliament amends Constitution to grant automatic citizenship to kids born abroad to Malaysian mothers | The Star
October 17, 2024
Parliament amends Constitution to grant automatic citizenship to kids born abroad to Malaysian mothers | The Star
Amendments to Federal Constitution Bill must be mandatorily referred to Special Parliamentary Select Committee – Madius
October 17, 2024
Amendments to Federal Constitution Bill must be mandatorily referred to Special Parliamentary Select Committee – Madius
Citizenship amendments will impact ‘most vulnerable’, says Syed Saddiq | New Straits Times
October 17, 2024
Citizenship amendments will impact ‘most vulnerable’, says Syed Saddiq | New Straits Times
Penantian penuh makna untuk sekeping kad biru – Sinar Harian
October 17, 2024
Penantian penuh makna untuk sekeping kad biru – Sinar Harian
Dewan Rakyat lulus RUU pindaan perlembagaan berkaitan kewarganegaraan – Sinar Harian
October 17, 2024
Dewan Rakyat lulus RUU pindaan perlembagaan berkaitan kewarganegaraan – Sinar Harian
Menteri Kabinet sambut baik pindaan Perlembagaan Persekutuan berhubung kewarganegaraan | Berita Harian
October 17, 2024
Menteri Kabinet sambut baik pindaan Perlembagaan Persekutuan berhubung kewarganegaraan | Berita Harian
Muhyiddin calls for citizenship amendments to be referred to PSSC | FMT
October 16, 2024
Muhyiddin calls for citizenship amendments to be referred to PSSC | FMT
Pindaan berhubung kewarganegaraan bukti kesungguhan Kerajaan MADANI lakukan reformasi | Berita Harian
October 16, 2024
Pindaan berhubung kewarganegaraan bukti kesungguhan Kerajaan MADANI lakukan reformasi | Berita Harian
Muhyiddin setuju pindaan berhubung kewarganegaraan namun mahu diperhalusi lagi | Berita Harian
October 16, 2024
Muhyiddin setuju pindaan berhubung kewarganegaraan namun mahu diperhalusi lagi | Berita Harian
Equal rights or empty promises? Why Malaysia’s latest citizenship bill has advocates, civil society, rights groups and affected mothers worried
October 13, 2024
Equal rights or empty promises? Why Malaysia’s latest citizenship bill has advocates, civil society, rights groups and affected mothers worried
Denied citizenship: Heartbreaking stories of Malaysian mothers fighting for their children
October 13, 2024
Denied citizenship: Heartbreaking stories of Malaysian mothers fighting for their children
Saifuddin wants priority given to debate on citizenship law
September 30, 2024
Saifuddin wants priority given to debate on citizenship law
CSOs, activists urge Sabah MPs to vote against citizenship amendments
September 28, 2024
CSOs, activists urge Sabah MPs to vote against citizenship amendments
50,000 sokong hak ibu warga Malaysia turunkan kewarganegaraan anak lahir luar negara
September 25, 2024
50,000 sokong hak ibu warga Malaysia turunkan kewarganegaraan anak lahir luar negara
Group continues call to make Citizenship Amendment Bill retroactive
September 21, 2024
Group continues call to make Citizenship Amendment Bill retroactive
Eight out of 10 applications involve illegitimate children
September 5, 2024
Eight out of 10 applications involve illegitimate children
Fatimah: 946 delayed applications for citizenship in S’wak finalised by special committee thus far
September 5, 2024
Fatimah: 946 delayed applications for citizenship in S’wak finalised by special committee thus far
Sabah to form special bodies to look into citizenship, undocumented residents
September 4, 2024
Sabah to form special bodies to look into citizenship, undocumented residents
Mahkamah Persekutuan tetapkan 25 Oktober untuk dengar rayuan family frontiers
August 20, 2024
Mahkamah Persekutuan tetapkan 25 Oktober untuk dengar rayuan family frontiers
Nearly 14,000 citizenship applications approved so far this year, says Saifuddin
August 15, 2024
Nearly 14,000 citizenship applications approved so far this year, says Saifuddin
MPs challenged to defy party whips, reject citizenship amendments
August 8, 2024
MPs challenged to defy party whips, reject citizenship amendments
Mixed marriages plea
August 5, 2024
Mixed marriages plea
Our mums need us, please let us be Malaysians
July 27, 2024
Our mums need us, please let us be Malaysians
SAIFUDDIN NASUTION EXCELS AS HOME MINISTER AMID CRITICISM
July 23, 2024
SAIFUDDIN NASUTION EXCELS AS HOME MINISTER AMID CRITICISM
Families ‘still in limbo’ as Malaysia again postpones controversial citizenship amendments
July 23, 2024
Families ‘still in limbo’ as Malaysia again postpones controversial citizenship amendments
Statelessness and Citizenship Reform: The Quest for National Belonging in Malaysia
July 22, 2024
Statelessness and Citizenship Reform: The Quest for National Belonging in Malaysia
Immigration reaffirms commitment to national security and prosperity
July 22, 2024
Immigration reaffirms commitment to national security and prosperity
Delay in debating citizenship changes adds to M’sian mums’ suffering
July 19, 2024
Delay in debating citizenship changes adds to M’sian mums’ suffering
NGO disappointed with delay in citizenship changes to constitution
July 19, 2024
NGO disappointed with delay in citizenship changes to constitution
Second reading of citizenship amendment Bill postponed to next Dewan Rakyat session
July 18, 2024
Second reading of citizenship amendment Bill postponed to next Dewan Rakyat session
Stateless ten-year-old boy finally a Malaysian citizen following successful application
July 18, 2024
Stateless ten-year-old boy finally a Malaysian citizen following successful application
Statelessness shouldn’t exist here, Kedah princess says as Home Ministry approves citizenship of 10-year-old boy featured by her
July 18, 2024
Statelessness shouldn’t exist here, Kedah princess says as Home Ministry approves citizenship of 10-year-old boy featured by her
Home minister to meet rulers council on citizenship amendments
July 18, 2024
Home minister to meet rulers council on citizenship amendments
Princess meets stateless boy as vote on citizenship amendments nears
July 18, 2024
Princess meets stateless boy as vote on citizenship amendments nears
Malaysia’s Proposed Citizenship Law Amendments: A Glimmer Of Hope For The Stateless
July 12, 2024
Malaysia’s Proposed Citizenship Law Amendments: A Glimmer Of Hope For The Stateless
Malaysia’s human rights commission to seek royal support to block citizenship law changes
July 9, 2024
Malaysia’s human rights commission to seek royal support to block citizenship law changes
Citizenship limbo: 14,000 claims pending, says Family Frontiers
July 2, 2024
Citizenship limbo: 14,000 claims pending, says Family Frontiers
Left in Limbo: The Struggle for Citizenship for the “Overseas-Born” Is Not Over
July 1, 2024
Left in Limbo: The Struggle for Citizenship for the “Overseas-Born” Is Not Over
Malaysian women are in a digital fight for rights–risking harassment and pushback
June 26, 2024
Malaysian women are in a digital fight for rights–risking harassment and pushback
Program Kewarganegaraan: Pertolongan atau Musibah? – Gerakan Pengundi Sedar
June 25, 2024
Program Kewarganegaraan: Pertolongan atau Musibah? – Gerakan Pengundi Sedar
How are Malaysian women changing laws?
June 25, 2024
How are Malaysian women changing laws?
Malaysian women in a digital fight for rights — Rabi’ah Aminudin
June 25, 2024
Malaysian women in a digital fight for rights — Rabi’ah Aminudin
Govt’s plan to license, regulate social media reeks of despotism
June 25, 2024
Govt’s plan to license, regulate social media reeks of despotism
Federal Court defers June 25 hearing of Malaysian mums’ appeal for automatic citizenship of overseas-born kids pending constitutional amendment
June 24, 2024
Federal Court defers June 25 hearing of Malaysian mums’ appeal for automatic citizenship of overseas-born kids pending constitutional amendment
Overseas-born kids citizenship appeal deferred to Sept 5
June 24, 2024
Overseas-born kids citizenship appeal deferred to Sept 5
No retrospective effect unless a contrary intention appears — Hafiz Hassan
June 21, 2024
No retrospective effect unless a contrary intention appears — Hafiz Hassan
Ini isu anak Malaysia tanpa kerakyatan, tak timbul isu floodgate
June 20, 2024
Ini isu anak Malaysia tanpa kerakyatan, tak timbul isu floodgate
kongwah article
June 19, 2024
kongwah article
chinapress article
June 19, 2024
chinapress article
The impact of my child not holding Malaysian citizenship is profound and personal’
June 19, 2024
The impact of my child not holding Malaysian citizenship is profound and personal’
Make citizenship amendments retroactive to include kids born to M’sian mums overseas previously, says NGO
June 19, 2024
Make citizenship amendments retroactive to include kids born to M’sian mums overseas previously, says NGO
Saifuddin’s promise broken: citizenship rejections by Home Ministry remain unexplained, says Family Frontiers
June 19, 2024
Saifuddin’s promise broken: citizenship rejections by Home Ministry remain unexplained, says Family Frontiers
Pindaan hak kewarganegaraan mestilah retroaktif – NGO
June 19, 2024
Pindaan hak kewarganegaraan mestilah retroaktif – NGO
Family Frontiers seru pindaan perlembagaan hak kewarganegaraan secara retroaktif
June 19, 2024
Family Frontiers seru pindaan perlembagaan hak kewarganegaraan secara retroaktif
Govt still mum on reasons for rejecting citizenship bids, says NGO
June 19, 2024
Govt still mum on reasons for rejecting citizenship bids, says NGO
Family Frontiers and Malaysian mothers demand accountability from home minister on citizenship rejections
June 19, 2024
Family Frontiers and Malaysian mothers demand accountability from home minister on citizenship rejections
When will kids like Nana be recognised as Malaysians?
June 12, 2024
When will kids like Nana be recognised as Malaysians?
Don’t try to be funny’: Umno Youth warns DAP rep over statelessness event
June 8, 2024
Don’t try to be funny’: Umno Youth warns DAP rep over statelessness event
Over 2000 applications under Art 15(2)
May 29, 2024
Over 2000 applications under Art 15(2)
Over 2,000 citizenship applications resolved by JPN recently
May 29, 2024
Over 2,000 citizenship applications resolved by JPN recently
Regressive constitutional amendments will worsen statelessness in Malaysia
May 29, 2024
Regressive constitutional amendments will worsen statelessness in Malaysia
Let’s build solidarity with the many ‘Abang Adik’ in Malaysia
May 29, 2024
Let’s build solidarity with the many ‘Abang Adik’ in Malaysia
28-year-old man remains stateless after court decision
May 28, 2024
28-year-old man remains stateless after court decision
In a globalised world, are our citizenship laws cruel?
May 28, 2024
In a globalised world, are our citizenship laws cruel?
First for M’sia as Cedaw report submitted ‘in timely manner’
May 24, 2024
First for M’sia as Cedaw report submitted ‘in timely manner’
Sedar Belum: Pindaan Kewarganegaraan: Alasan & Keperluan
May 23, 2024
Sedar Belum: Pindaan Kewarganegaraan: Alasan & Keperluan
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Malaysia on Legislation to Address Gender-Based Violence, Ask about Female Genital Mutilation and Citizenship
May 22, 2024
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Malaysia on Legislation to Address Gender-Based Violence, Ask about Female Genital Mutilation and Citizenship
Johor exco says foreigners married to Malaysians can use spouse’s name for business
May 15, 2024
Johor exco says foreigners married to Malaysians can use spouse’s name for business
Should Malaysia offer dual citizenship to plug brain drain?
May 15, 2024
Should Malaysia offer dual citizenship to plug brain drain?
sinchew article
May 13, 2024
sinchew article
Lawyer slams all or nothing approach on citizenship changes
May 11, 2024
Lawyer slams all or nothing approach on citizenship changes
Recognise ‘invisible’ Malaysians among us
April 25, 2024
Recognise ‘invisible’ Malaysians among us
Submission To The Committee On The Elimination Of Discrimination Against Women
April 22, 2024
Submission To The Committee On The Elimination Of Discrimination Against Women
International Women’s Month: A review of the good, the bad and the questionable — Malaysia Women & Girls Forum
April 19, 2024
International Women’s Month: A review of the good, the bad and the questionable — Malaysia Women & Girls Forum
MALAYSIA’S STRUGGLE FOR EQUAL CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS PERSISTS
April 10, 2024
MALAYSIA’S STRUGGLE FOR EQUAL CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS PERSISTS
LFL selar menteri kerana beri gambaran ‘palsu’ RUU kewarganegaraan
April 9, 2024
LFL selar menteri kerana beri gambaran ‘palsu’ RUU kewarganegaraan
Hannah Yeoh: We tabled citizenship bill to give M’sian mothers equal rights
April 9, 2024
Hannah Yeoh: We tabled citizenship bill to give M’sian mothers equal rights
Anwar’s govt in M’sia is trying to amend citizenship laws. Why do some oppose it?
March 31, 2024
Anwar’s govt in M’sia is trying to amend citizenship laws. Why do some oppose it?
SERI supports automatic citizenship for children born from Malaysian mothers, raises concerns over other amendments
March 30, 2024
SERI supports automatic citizenship for children born from Malaysian mothers, raises concerns over other amendments
Revisit citizenship bill to address overseas-born, stateless children
March 30, 2024
Revisit citizenship bill to address overseas-born, stateless children
Risk of citizenship amendments harming rightful Malaysians
March 29, 2024
Risk of citizenship amendments harming rightful Malaysians
MPs can debate citizenship bill at next meeting, says Saifuddin
March 27, 2024
MPs can debate citizenship bill at next meeting, says Saifuddin
Kids whose plight prompted changes won’t get automatic citizenship
March 27, 2024
Kids whose plight prompted changes won’t get automatic citizenship
Progressive amendment continues to leave mothers and children behind
March 26, 2024
Progressive amendment continues to leave mothers and children behind
Family Frontiers: Malaysian mothers in ‘anguish’ as govt’s citizenship amendment won’t help their existing overseas-born children
March 26, 2024
Family Frontiers: Malaysian mothers in ‘anguish’ as govt’s citizenship amendment won’t help their existing overseas-born children
Malaysian citizenship applicants to receive explanations if their petitions are denied
March 25, 2024
Malaysian citizenship applicants to receive explanations if their petitions are denied
Changes to citizenship laws change nothing for thousands born to Malaysian mothers
March 25, 2024
Changes to citizenship laws change nothing for thousands born to Malaysian mothers
Citizenship law amendment won’t apply to children of PRs with no other nationalities, home minister says
March 25, 2024
Citizenship law amendment won’t apply to children of PRs with no other nationalities, home minister says
Civil society groups call on Senate not to pass police amendment bill
March 25, 2024
Civil society groups call on Senate not to pass police amendment bill
‘Back to square one’ for Malaysian mothers as govt’s citizenship amendment won’t help existing overseas-born children, LFL says
March 25, 2024
‘Back to square one’ for Malaysian mothers as govt’s citizenship amendment won’t help existing overseas-born children, LFL says
PN unhappy govt dropped foundlings amendment
March 25, 2024
PN unhappy govt dropped foundlings amendment
Bukan semua tuntutan NGO kerajaan kena dengar
March 25, 2024
Bukan semua tuntutan NGO kerajaan kena dengar
Citizenship revision to be tabled
March 25, 2024
Citizenship revision to be tabled
Set up select committee to review three citizenship amendments before tabling, reform group urges govt
March 24, 2024
Set up select committee to review three citizenship amendments before tabling, reform group urges govt
Keluar Sekejap: Isu Kewarganegaraan, Reformasi Ke Mana?, Prestasi Madani, Biawak Hidup
March 24, 2024
Keluar Sekejap: Isu Kewarganegaraan, Reformasi Ke Mana?, Prestasi Madani, Biawak Hidup
Saifuddin pledges to resolve 14,000 outstanding citizenship applications by year-end
March 24, 2024
Saifuddin pledges to resolve 14,000 outstanding citizenship applications by year-end
All MPs should support Constitutional amendment on children’s citizenship rights, says Nga
March 23, 2024
All MPs should support Constitutional amendment on children’s citizenship rights, says Nga
Malaysia Drops Controversial Citizenship Plan After Backlash
March 22, 2024
Malaysia Drops Controversial Citizenship Plan After Backlash
Saifuddin: No automatic grant of citizenship to kids of foreigners with PR
March 22, 2024
Saifuddin: No automatic grant of citizenship to kids of foreigners with PR
Govt drops amendment to citizenship law for foundlings
March 22, 2024
Govt drops amendment to citizenship law for foundlings
Citizenship Law Amendments: Nobody Cares About The Children?
March 20, 2024
Citizenship Law Amendments: Nobody Cares About The Children?
80% of nearly 4,000 citizenship applications approved, says Saifuddin
March 19, 2024
80% of nearly 4,000 citizenship applications approved, says Saifuddin
Global Bersih raises concerns over inclusion of regressive citizenship law amendments
March 18, 2024
Global Bersih raises concerns over inclusion of regressive citizenship law amendments
Proposed Amendments Of Citizenship Provisions Will Worsen Health Inequities
March 16, 2024
Proposed Amendments Of Citizenship Provisions Will Worsen Health Inequities
Amendments to citizenship law: Proposed amendments creates conflict
March 15, 2024
Amendments to citizenship law: Proposed amendments creates conflict
Justice for mothers: Amendment promises equal citizenship rights for overseas-born children
March 14, 2024
Justice for mothers: Amendment promises equal citizenship rights for overseas-born children
Malaysia to correct gender bias with citizenship amendment promising equal rights for foreign-born children
March 13, 2024
Malaysia to correct gender bias with citizenship amendment promising equal rights for foreign-born children
A call for action: Malaysian government’s commitment to gender equal citizenship
March 8, 2024
A call for action: Malaysian government’s commitment to gender equal citizenship
Citizenship amendment: Counting on responsible members of Parliament
March 8, 2024
Citizenship amendment: Counting on responsible members of Parliament
Keluar Sekejap: Kanak-Kanak Tanpa Kewarganegaraan, Pulangan Mencarum KWSP VS Pencen, Taylor Swift Di Singapura
March 7, 2024
Keluar Sekejap: Kanak-Kanak Tanpa Kewarganegaraan, Pulangan Mencarum KWSP VS Pencen, Taylor Swift Di Singapura
Cabinet urged to pause regressive amendments and release Green Paper of draft Citizenship Amendment Bill
February 20, 2024
Cabinet urged to pause regressive amendments and release Green Paper of draft Citizenship Amendment Bill
Group moots Green Paper on proposed citizenship amendment law for public feedback
February 20, 2024
Group moots Green Paper on proposed citizenship amendment law for public feedback
Real-life ‘Abang Adiks’ are in grave danger!
February 15, 2024
Real-life ‘Abang Adiks’ are in grave danger!
Sin Chew Daily
February 11, 2024
Sin Chew Daily
Statelessness and Education
February 2, 2024
Statelessness and Education
Federal Court sets June 25 to hear Malaysian mums’ appeal
January 30, 2024
Federal Court sets June 25 to hear Malaysian mums’ appeal
Govt must ensure equal rights for Malaysian mothers of overseas-born children – Family Frontiers
January 27, 2024
Govt must ensure equal rights for Malaysian mothers of overseas-born children – Family Frontiers
Malaysia’s regressive citizenship amendments risk giving ‘Little Napoleons’ power
January 23, 2024
Malaysia’s regressive citizenship amendments risk giving ‘Little Napoleons’ power
Why you may be feeling even more anxious in Malaysia this new year, and what you can do about it
January 19, 2024
Why you may be feeling even more anxious in Malaysia this new year, and what you can do about it
Granting of citizenship symbolises a caring Madani govt
January 11, 2024
Granting of citizenship symbolises a caring Madani govt
Govt urged to speed up citizenship applications for stateless kids
January 9, 2024
Govt urged to speed up citizenship applications for stateless kids
Open letter to PM on law reform process
January 3, 2024
Open letter to PM on law reform process
Be more welcoming of foreign spouses
December 22, 2023
Be more welcoming of foreign spouses
Where’s data on ‘misuse’ in obtaining citizenship, says Suhakam
December 19, 2023
Where’s data on ‘misuse’ in obtaining citizenship, says Suhakam
Group urges review of permanent residency for foreign spouses
December 19, 2023
Group urges review of permanent residency for foreign spouses
MP questions easier path to PR status via MM2H
December 18, 2023
MP questions easier path to PR status via MM2H
Madani government must abandon regressive citizenship amendments — Malaysian Citizenship Rights Alliance
December 16, 2023
Madani government must abandon regressive citizenship amendments — Malaysian Citizenship Rights Alliance
Children of Malaysian women must be considered as equals to the children of Malaysian men
December 15, 2023
Children of Malaysian women must be considered as equals to the children of Malaysian men
Children of Malaysian women must be considered as equals to the children of Malaysian men — Family Frontiers
December 14, 2023
Children of Malaysian women must be considered as equals to the children of Malaysian men — Family Frontiers
Home minister: AGC drafting proposed amendments to Federal Constitution on citizenship issues
December 14, 2023
Home minister: AGC drafting proposed amendments to Federal Constitution on citizenship issues
Proposed amendments to citizenship law aim to prevent misuse and statelessness
December 13, 2023
Proposed amendments to citizenship law aim to prevent misuse and statelessness
Sabahan teens fighting against absent teachers and Family Frontiers win Suaram’s human rights award
December 8, 2023
Sabahan teens fighting against absent teachers and Family Frontiers win Suaram’s human rights award
SUARAM Human Rights Award
December 8, 2023
SUARAM Human Rights Award
Dire need to assist binational families with family-friendly immigration policy
December 1, 2023
Dire need to assist binational families with family-friendly immigration policy
COMMENT | Clarify controversial citizenship amendments
November 28, 2023
COMMENT | Clarify controversial citizenship amendments
Over 11,000 citizenship applications received from Sabah from 2017-2022
October 11, 2023
Over 11,000 citizenship applications received from Sabah from 2017-2022
Malaysia’s Proposed Citizenship Amendments: Gender Equality Moving Ahead but Other Challenges Surface
October 3, 2023
Malaysia’s Proposed Citizenship Amendments: Gender Equality Moving Ahead but Other Challenges Surface
Family Frontiers urge govt to review proposed amendments to citizenship provisions in constitution
September 1, 2023
Family Frontiers urge govt to review proposed amendments to citizenship provisions in constitution
In 2-1 decision, Court of Appeal rules Malaysian mums cannot pass citizenship to overseas-born kids
August 5, 2022
In 2-1 decision, Court of Appeal rules Malaysian mums cannot pass citizenship to overseas-born kids
No ‘automatic’ citizenship for children born overseas to Malaysian mums
August 5, 2022
No ‘automatic’ citizenship for children born overseas to Malaysian mums
Malaysian mothers fight country’s unequal citizenship laws
August 3, 2022
Malaysian mothers fight country’s unequal citizenship laws
What it takes to become a Malaysian citizen
September 2, 2021
What it takes to become a Malaysian citizen
Time for untouched home ministry to carry out reforms, say activists
August 27, 2021
Time for untouched home ministry to carry out reforms, say activists
‘Tak disentuh’, Kementerian Dalam Negeri perlu lakukan pembaharuan serius, kata aktivis
August 27, 2021
‘Tak disentuh’, Kementerian Dalam Negeri perlu lakukan pembaharuan serius, kata aktivis
Azalina: It doesnt make sense why mums cant pass citizenship to children born overseas
August 27, 2021
Azalina: It doesnt make sense why mums cant pass citizenship to children born overseas
Unfair that women can’t pass down citizenship, says Azalina
August 26, 2021
Unfair that women can’t pass down citizenship, says Azalina
Mums to know on Sept 9 if they can confer citizenship to kids
August 24, 2021
Mums to know on Sept 9 if they can confer citizenship to kids
Mums seeking citizenship for kids born abroad to get their day in court
August 21, 2021
Mums seeking citizenship for kids born abroad to get their day in court
Mahkamah Rayuan kekalkan saman isu kerakyatan anak lahir di luar negara
August 20, 2021
Mahkamah Rayuan kekalkan saman isu kerakyatan anak lahir di luar negara
Court of Appeal maintains Malaysian mums’ lawsuit seeking citizenship for kids born abroad
August 20, 2021
Court of Appeal maintains Malaysian mums’ lawsuit seeking citizenship for kids born abroad
High Court to hear automatic citizenship suit by six mothers, NGO against govt on Aug 24
August 20, 2021
High Court to hear automatic citizenship suit by six mothers, NGO against govt on Aug 24
Govt again fails to stop hearing on citizenship suit
August 20, 2021
Govt again fails to stop hearing on citizenship suit
Govt fails again to strike out suit over citizenship for children born to Malaysian women overseas
August 20, 2021
Govt fails again to strike out suit over citizenship for children born to Malaysian women overseas
Family Frontiers welcomes High Court decision to disallow govt bid to stay Malaysian mothers’ lawsuit seeking citizenship for their overseas-born children
August 19, 2021
Family Frontiers welcomes High Court decision to disallow govt bid to stay Malaysian mothers’ lawsuit seeking citizenship for their overseas-born children
Govt fails in bid to stay citizenship suit by NGO, 6 mothers
August 19, 2021
Govt fails in bid to stay citizenship suit by NGO, 6 mothers
M’sian gov’t fails to stay suit seeking automatic citizenship for overseas-born children
August 19, 2021
M’sian gov’t fails to stay suit seeking automatic citizenship for overseas-born children
Malaysia’s Sexist Citizenship Law Is Keeping Families Apart
August 13, 2021
Malaysia’s Sexist Citizenship Law Is Keeping Families Apart
Malaysia’s sexist citizenship law is keeping families apart
August 13, 2021
Malaysia’s sexist citizenship law is keeping families apart
Home Ministry must buck up on foreign spouses, MM2H issues – MPs
July 22, 2021
Home Ministry must buck up on foreign spouses, MM2H issues – MPs
Malaysian mothers fight government over ‘sexist’ citizenship law
July 14, 2021
Malaysian mothers fight government over ‘sexist’ citizenship law
Malaysian mothers fight government over ‘sexist’ citizenship law
July 14, 2021
Malaysian mothers fight government over ‘sexist’ citizenship law
Promises, promises… as Malaysia eyes seat on UN Human Rights Council
July 12, 2021
Promises, promises… as Malaysia eyes seat on UN Human Rights Council
Aug 20 for govt appeal to strike out suit over citizenship for foreign-born children
July 2, 2021
Aug 20 for govt appeal to strike out suit over citizenship for foreign-born children
Unequal before the law: How Malaysian moms and their kids are second class citizens
June 19, 2021
Unequal before the law: How Malaysian moms and their kids are second class citizens
Give kids born overseas to Malaysian women equal rights to secure Malaysian citizenship, says MCA
June 16, 2021
Give kids born overseas to Malaysian women equal rights to secure Malaysian citizenship, says MCA
Give kids born overseas to Malaysian women equal rights to secure Malaysian citizenship
June 16, 2021
Give kids born overseas to Malaysian women equal rights to secure Malaysian citizenship
Govt: Automatic citizenship only for kids of M’sian dads not discriminatory
June 15, 2021
Govt: Automatic citizenship only for kids of M’sian dads not discriminatory
Hamzah: Kewarganegaraan automatik anak kepada bapa warga Malaysia tak diskriminasi
June 15, 2021
Hamzah: Kewarganegaraan automatik anak kepada bapa warga Malaysia tak diskriminasi
Malaysian mums go to court to challenge sexist nationality laws
May 31, 2021
Malaysian mums go to court to challenge sexist nationality laws
LETTER | Malaysians denied right to confer citizenship due to gender
May 31, 2021
LETTER | Malaysians denied right to confer citizenship due to gender
NGO laments ‘lost opportunity’ in illegitimate child’s citizenship case
May 31, 2021
NGO laments ‘lost opportunity’ in illegitimate child’s citizenship case
Malaysian mums go to court to challenge sexist nationality laws
May 31, 2021
Malaysian mums go to court to challenge sexist nationality laws
LAW & BEHOLD #37: THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION AND CITIZENSHIP
May 28, 2021
LAW & BEHOLD #37: THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION AND CITIZENSHIP
Give women equal rights to confer nationality on their children
May 23, 2021
Give women equal rights to confer nationality on their children
LETTER | Discrimination faced by Malaysian mothers
May 19, 2021
LETTER | Discrimination faced by Malaysian mothers
Govt appeals over suit seeking citizenship for overseas-born children
May 18, 2021
Govt appeals over suit seeking citizenship for overseas-born children
K’jaan rayu batal saman isu kerakyatan anak lahir di luar negara
May 18, 2021
K’jaan rayu batal saman isu kerakyatan anak lahir di luar negara
Family Frontiers slams Putrajaya’s move to appeal High Court’s judgment on children citizenship case
May 17, 2021
Family Frontiers slams Putrajaya’s move to appeal High Court’s judgment on children citizenship case
Govt’s bid to dismiss automatic citizenship case denied
May 7, 2021
Govt’s bid to dismiss automatic citizenship case denied
Govt fails to strike out suit by six Malaysian women
May 7, 2021
Govt fails to strike out suit by six Malaysian women
Govt fails to stop bid by Malaysian mum’s seeking citizenship for children born abroad
May 6, 2021
Govt fails to stop bid by Malaysian mum’s seeking citizenship for children born abroad
Govt fails to strike out Malaysian mothers’ lawsuit seeking citizenship for their overseas-born children, court asks for justification of discrimination
May 6, 2021
Govt fails to strike out Malaysian mothers’ lawsuit seeking citizenship for their overseas-born children, court asks for justification of discrimination
Govt fails to strike out suit by Malaysian women with foreign spouse for automatic Malaysian citizenship of their children
May 6, 2021
Govt fails to strike out suit by Malaysian women with foreign spouse for automatic Malaysian citizenship of their children
Kerakyatan anak: Kerajaan gagal batal saman ibu warga Malaysia
May 6, 2021
Kerakyatan anak: Kerajaan gagal batal saman ibu warga Malaysia
Child citizenship suit by mums not ‘frivolous’, says NGO
May 4, 2021
Child citizenship suit by mums not ‘frivolous’, says NGO
Mana Rina?’ – MP persoal menteri tak pertahan hak wanita wariskan kerakyatan
April 28, 2021
Mana Rina?’ – MP persoal menteri tak pertahan hak wanita wariskan kerakyatan
What is women minister doing over Malaysia’s discrimination of Malaysian mothers in citizenship laws, ex-deputy ministers Hannah Yeoh, Azis ask
April 28, 2021
What is women minister doing over Malaysia’s discrimination of Malaysian mothers in citizenship laws, ex-deputy ministers Hannah Yeoh, Azis ask
Why no action on mums’ child citizenship suit, govt asked
April 28, 2021
Why no action on mums’ child citizenship suit, govt asked
As Malaysian mothers seek citizenship for overseas-born children, lawyer says shouldn’t close courts’ door against them
April 27, 2021
As Malaysian mothers seek citizenship for overseas-born children, lawyer says shouldn’t close courts’ door against them
As Malaysian mothers seek citizenship for overseas-born children, lawyer says shouldn’t close courts’ door against them
April 27, 2021
As Malaysian mothers seek citizenship for overseas-born children, lawyer says shouldn’t close courts’ door against them
Kerajaan mohon batal saman ibu berhubung kewarganegaraan anak
April 27, 2021
Kerajaan mohon batal saman ibu berhubung kewarganegaraan anak
Govt seeks to strike out mothers’ child citizenship suit
April 27, 2021
Govt seeks to strike out mothers’ child citizenship suit
Immigration policies causing splits in families, says spouses group
April 27, 2021
Immigration policies causing splits in families, says spouses group
Nigerian facing deportation forced to thumbprint ‘unknown’ papers, claims lawyer
April 21, 2021
Nigerian facing deportation forced to thumbprint ‘unknown’ papers, claims lawyer
23 groups call for release of Nigerian held in immigration centre
April 12, 2021
23 groups call for release of Nigerian held in immigration centre
Nigerian stays under detention as hearing is postponed to next week
April 9, 2021
Nigerian stays under detention as hearing is postponed to next week
Why detain Nigerian for so long, lawyer asks immigration
April 3, 2021
Why detain Nigerian for so long, lawyer asks immigration
Couples with one foreign partner finding it next to impossible to reunite due to ‘gender discriminatory’ regulations
April 1, 2021
Couples with one foreign partner finding it next to impossible to reunite due to ‘gender discriminatory’ regulations
Long Road to Happiness: Malaysia’s Harsh Citizenship Laws Against Multinational Families
March 31, 2021
Long Road to Happiness: Malaysia’s Harsh Citizenship Laws Against Multinational Families
Rekha Sen – Mother
March 31, 2021
Rekha Sen – Mother
Citizenship laws, ineuqality in disguise?
March 30, 2021
Citizenship laws, ineuqality in disguise?
Pandemic worsens plight of many binational families in Malaysia
March 28, 2021
Pandemic worsens plight of many binational families in Malaysia
Review policies government told after 11 day remand of vietnamese Mum
March 25, 2021
Review policies government told after 11 day remand of vietnamese Mum
Will discretion, integrity and compassion prevail among law enforcers?
March 22, 2021
Will discretion, integrity and compassion prevail among law enforcers?
COMMENT | In honour of Malaysian mothers abroad
March 8, 2021
COMMENT | In honour of Malaysian mothers abroad
Let other trans-national families reunite too, govt told
March 2, 2021
Let other trans-national families reunite too, govt told
Immunise family members simultaneously regardless of nationality
February 16, 2021
Immunise family members simultaneously regardless of nationality
LETTER | Good move by govt to provide free vaccine for all
February 15, 2021
LETTER | Good move by govt to provide free vaccine for all
Cabinet: Foreign workers will be vaccinated
February 12, 2021
Cabinet: Foreign workers will be vaccinated
Non-citizens residing in Malaysia to get free COVID 19 vaccine
February 11, 2021
Non-citizens residing in Malaysia to get free COVID 19 vaccine
Registration for Covid-19 vaccination should be through people-friendly methods – medical experts
February 10, 2021
Registration for Covid-19 vaccination should be through people-friendly methods – medical experts
COMMENT | In honour of Malaysian mothers abroad
February 8, 2021
COMMENT | In honour of Malaysian mothers abroad
Stop the abuse of migrants during the pandemic
February 7, 2021
Stop the abuse of migrants during the pandemic
Make it easier for foreigners to apply for visa, urge MP, spouses
January 30, 2021
Make it easier for foreigners to apply for visa, urge MP, spouses
Malaysian Insight
75% of foreign spouses degree-holders, but 49% unemployed
January 30, 2021
75% of foreign spouses degree-holders, but 49% unemployed
The Vibes
Govt needs to rethink citizenship, immigration policies on foreign spouses to grow Malaysia’s talent pool, says DAP MP
January 30, 2021
Govt needs to rethink citizenship, immigration policies on foreign spouses to grow Malaysia’s talent pool, says DAP MP
Malaymail
Be consistent, foreign spouses urge immigration officers
January 29, 2021
Be consistent, foreign spouses urge immigration officers
FMT
‘Let foreigners get jab too’
January 26, 2021
‘Let foreigners get jab too’
The Star
Don’t leave migrant workers, refugees, foreign spouses out of Covid-19 vaccination plan, urges NGO
January 25, 2021
Don’t leave migrant workers, refugees, foreign spouses out of Covid-19 vaccination plan, urges NGO
Top-down racism, xenophobia harming migrant workers, refugees – NGO
January 25, 2021
Top-down racism, xenophobia harming migrant workers, refugees – NGO
Malaysiakini
No Rights to Confer Citizenship: Malaysian Mothers Share Heartbreaking Stories
January 14, 2021
No Rights to Confer Citizenship: Malaysian Mothers Share Heartbreaking Stories
These groups need to be vaccinated too
January 12, 2021
These groups need to be vaccinated too
Structural reforms needed to prevent brain drain in Malaysia
January 11, 2021
Structural reforms needed to prevent brain drain in Malaysia
Right to citizenship denied due to gender
January 6, 2021
Right to citizenship denied due to gender
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