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 […]
MyKad: NRD clears air on application process
KUCHING: Citizens who were not in the country when they were 12 to 16 years old must register themselves within 30 days from the date of arrival in Malaysia to obtain their identity card. The National Registration Department (NRD) in Sarawak explained that for cases where the subject is 16 years old and above and […]
In search of 100 people without citizenship letters
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Child Development, and Community Welfare (KPWKK) will search for the 100 people who have yet to receive their citizenship approval letters. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the effort was to help the Minister of Home Affairs (KDN) because Putrajaya was not familiar with the state’s geography. “We have received […]
Citizenship within reach for tragic mum and daughter
KUCHING: Efforts are continuing to help the woman whose son, the sole breadwinner in the family, died tragically in a road crash recently. Welfare help aside, the authorities are now looking at helping Nurjannah Abdullah and also her daughter Siti Mariam Abdullah with the process of legalising their stay here. Minister in the Prime Minister’s […]
17-year-old wants to further studies but has no citizenship
KUCHING: Siti Mariam’s future is looking bleak as she has no documents of citizenship since birth in 2005. To make matters worse, her birth mother, who is Indonesian, also does not have a valid citizenship status and only carries an Indonesian passport. Muslimon Sulaiman, 57, the stepfather of Siti Mariam, is now at a loss […]
Minister intervenes on behalf of stateless Mohammad Faiz
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development has taken immediate action in reaching out to Mohammad Faiz Mat Daud Abdullah who was reported to have waited for sixteen years to get his citizenship application approved. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the ministry had just received the information on the […]
Citizenship status: State to request MoE for children to attend school
KUCHING: The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry (KWKPK) will officially write to the Education Ministry (MoE) to request for children who are in the process of applying for citizenship to be allowed to go to school. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said they would provide evidence, such as a receipt […]
Fill in everything first, says Fatimah
KUCHING: Individuals who wish to submit an application for citizenship status under Article 15A of the Federal Constitution for those under the age of 21 should ensure that complete documentation is provided. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said it was important to ensure that the application form […]
Special panel on citizenship revived
KUCHING: The Special Committee on Citizenship (SCC) established under Article 15A of the Federal Constitution has been revived to facilitate citizenship applications in Sarawak. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah disclosed that the special committee will have its first meeting on Apr 20. “The special committee was established […]
Ministry to submit citizenship applications
ABANDONED CHILDREN KUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) will submit citizenship applications for four children under the care of welfare institution Rumah Kanak-Kanak (RKK) Toh Puan Hajah Norkiah here. Its Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the four children have no identification document at all to verify their […]
