24 children in Kuching and Serian receive temporary identification documents
KUCHING: A group of 24 children from Kuching and Serian divisions were granted their Sarawak Temporary Identification Documents (DSITKS) on Tuesday (June 20). These documents, received during a handover ceremony at CSSC Kuching, will provide the children access to government-provided education and healthcare services. Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah explained that this group of children was […]
Momentous decision for M’sian mothers but …
Under Article 14(1)(b) under Part II Section 1(b) of the Second Schedule of the Federal Constitution, the word ‘father’ cannot extend to ‘mothers’, (this) is discriminatory. The primary question is whether there is a conflict. In my view, there is plainly and blatantly conflict. It’s saying the mother’s bloodline is inferior to father…. Any which […]
Dewan Negara to debate issue of citizenship for children born abroad to Malaysian mothers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara will debate a motion related to the citizenship of children born abroad to Malaysian mothers this afternoon after getting the nod of its deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Ali Mohamad. Mohamad Ali said the motion on it moved by Senator Datuk Seri Zurainah Musa will be debated in accordance with […]
Prompt recognition of native children from inter-marriages essential
KUCHING: The recognition of children from inter-racial marriages in Sarawak as natives was prompted by the high number of such children and marriages in the state, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Following the recent amendment to the Interpretation Ordinance, a child will be considered a native as long as […]
Citizenship Ruling: Court decision gets the thumbs-up
KUCHING: The public praised the Kuala Lumpur High Court on its recent decision declaring that children born abroad to Malaysian mothers who are married to foreigners are entitled by operation of law to be citizens of Malaysia. According to counsel Datuk Dr Gurdial Singh Nijar on Thursday, Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir ruled that Part II […]
Citizenship Ruling: Women society applauds decision
KUCHING: Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) has applauded and welcomed the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s recent landmark decision which declared that children born overseas to Malaysian mothers who are married to foreigners are entitled by operation of law to be citizens of Malaysia. “While parity is still a long way to go in terms […]
Citizenship Ruling: A relief to mothers
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has welcomed the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s landmark decision declaring that children born overseas to Malaysian mothers who are married to foreigners are entitled by operation of law to be citizens of Malaysia. The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister said she also felt the pain and […]
