In Malaysia, proposed constitutional amendment on citizenship presented to parliament

The amendment to the Federal Constitution concerning citizenship law was presented after going through a lengthy process, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. [ . . . ] He said the focus during the first week of the upcoming Dewan Rakyat session, set to begin on Oct 14, would be on this bill. "There are actually eight aspects, but the highlight of this amendment is to allow children born abroad to a Malaysian citizen mother, while the father is a foreign citizen, to automatically receive citizenship. "Prior to this amendment, children born abroad would obtain citizenship through registration or application. "However, this time, when we amend the constitution… children born abroad by Malaysian mothers and foreign fathers will automatically receive citizenship by law, without the need to apply," he said. However, he said this will take effect once the amendment is approved by the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara.
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