![Woman gets leave to challenge Home Ministry's rejection of citizenship request Woman gets leave to challenge Home Ministry's rejection of citizenship request](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665038323_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Woman gets leave to challenge Home Ministry's rejection of citizenship request
The woman was married in 1974 to her husband, who is stateless, but held a permanent resident status, and they have seven children.
Wed Jan 04 2023
![Sabahan, teenager get citizenship after government failed to get leave to pursue appeal Sabahan, teenager get citizenship after government failed to get leave to pursue appeal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61591775518_IstanaKehakiman.jpg)
Sabahan, teenager get citizenship after government failed to get leave to pursue appeal
The legal battle by a Sabah-born man and a 16-year-old girl is finally over as they are now recognised as Malaysian citizens.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Kids born abroad to M'sian mothers not eligible for citizenship, China missile launches and warships around Taiwan [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Kids born abroad to M'sian mothers not eligible for citizenship, China missile launches and warships around Taiwan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Kids born abroad to M'sian mothers not eligible for citizenship, China missile launches and warships around Taiwan
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Fri Aug 05 2022
![Woman abandoned by Indonesian mother receives Malaysian citizenship Woman abandoned by Indonesian mother receives Malaysian citizenship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81651226737_TBROHANA.jpg)
Woman abandoned by Indonesian mother receives Malaysian citizenship
Rohana Abdullah, the 22-year-old woman left by her Indonesian birth mother to be cared for by a Malaysian Chinese woman, shed tears of joy while accepting her Malaysian citizenship.
Fri Apr 29 2022
![Court of Appeal rules woman abandoned at birth entitled to citizenship Court of Appeal rules woman abandoned at birth entitled to citizenship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61647351150_MahkamahRayuan.jpg)
Court of Appeal rules woman abandoned at birth entitled to citizenship
The Court of Appeal ruled that a 23-year-old woman who was adopted by Malaysian parents, was abandoned when she was born at a private hospital, and that she is entitled to Malaysian citizenship.
Tue Mar 15 2022
![Court of Appeal rules Sabah-born man a Malaysian citizen Court of Appeal rules Sabah-born man a Malaysian citizen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642574747_MahkamahRayuan.jpg)
Court of Appeal rules Sabah-born man a Malaysian citizen
The Court of Appeal ruled that the 27-year-old man who was born in Sabah to a Sarawakian father and a mother believed to be from Indonesia, is entitled to Malaysian citizenship.
Wed Jan 19 2022
![S'wak Polls: The heat is on in fight for Pujut 'hot' seat S'wak Polls: The heat is on in fight for Pujut 'hot' seat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639459476_TBTIONG.jpg)
S'wak Polls: The heat is on in fight for Pujut 'hot' seat
The Pujut state seat has been vacant since February when its incumbent, Dr Ting Tiong Choon of DAP was disqualified for having dual nationality, namely Australian and Malaysian citizenship.
Tue Dec 14 2021
![Boy born to Filipino mother, Malaysian father loses appeal to get citizenship Boy born to Filipino mother, Malaysian father loses appeal to get citizenship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51619534945_ISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
Boy born to Filipino mother, Malaysian father loses appeal to get citizenship
Justice Rohana said legitimisation of the child after birth precluded him from being a citizen by operation of the Federal Constitution.
Fri May 28 2021
![Malaysia does not give citizenship easily - Home Minister Malaysia does not give citizenship easily - Home Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51594700059_HamzahZainuddin.jpg)
Malaysia does not give citizenship easily - Home Minister
Being born in the country does not entitle a person to automatically obtain Malaysian citizenship.
Tue Jul 14 2020
![Woman receives Malaysian citizenship after 20-year wait Woman receives Malaysian citizenship after 20-year wait](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/71509467076_indiarakyatmalaysia.jpg)
Woman receives Malaysian citizenship after 20-year wait
For housewife S. Vanitha Mani, 37, nothing could describe her excitement of getting her citizenship after waiting for almost 20 years.
Wed Nov 01 2017
![Dual citizenship holders will lose M'sian citizenship - Zahid Dual citizenship holders will lose M'sian citizenship - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61494655718_DatukSeriDrAhmad.jpg)
Dual citizenship holders will lose M'sian citizenship - Zahid
A Malaysian will automatically lose his Malaysian citizenship if he is found to have dual citizenship, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Tue May 16 2017
![German-born cyclist pedals into Malaysian citizenship German-born cyclist pedals into Malaysian citizenship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/71488293479_JustinFelix.jpg)
German-born cyclist pedals into Malaysian citizenship
After eight long years, German-born Mohd Justin Felix Nagel has finally managed to pedal into Malaysian citizenship.
Tue Feb 28 2017
![SUPP helps determine number of stateless Chinese in Sarawak SUPP helps determine number of stateless Chinese in Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/51486270978_SimKuiHian.jpg)
SUPP helps determine number of stateless Chinese in Sarawak
SUPP president Prof Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian asked the party's elected representatives and leaders throughout the state to assist in the process.
Sun Feb 05 2017
![No Malaysian citizenship for Zakir Naik No Malaysian citizenship for Zakir Naik](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71460902898_ZakirNaik.jpg)
No Malaysian citizenship for Zakir Naik
Dr Zakir Naik was not given Malaysian citizenship as reported in the Indian media, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said.
Mon Nov 28 2016
![Nearly 700,000 citizenship certificates issued until Jan 31 this year Nearly 700,000 citizenship certificates issued until Jan 31 this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/71455779576_950x600.jpg)
Nearly 700,000 citizenship certificates issued until Jan 31 this year
The Malaysian government has issued citizenship certificate to 688,766 foreign citizens since the country achieved its independence until Jan 31 this year.
Tue Mar 29 2016
Polis buru empat lelaki bersenjata, bertopeng rompak kedai emas di Kajang
Pengunjung sebuah kompleks membeli-belah di Kajang berdepan detik cemas apabila empat lelaki bertopeng dan bersenjata merompak sebuah kedai emas dalam bangunan tersebut pada petang Isnin.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Hampir 30 pasangan dari Malaysia ke selatan Thailand setiap bulan
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Mon Jun 17 2024
Netanyahu bubar Kabinet Perang Israel
Perdana Menteri Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu membubarkan Kabinet perangnya yang dianggotai enam anggota.
Mon Jun 17 2024
40 ditahan dalam Op Mabuk di Johor
Polis Johor menahan 40 individu terdiri daripada 37 warga tempatan dan tiga warga asing berumur 18 hingga 60 tahun dalam Op Mabuk di seluruh daerah di negeri ini sejak Ahad hingga pagi Isnin.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Empat lelaki ditahan kes culik, pukul, ugut remaja
Polis sudah menahan empat lelaki warga tempatan dan sedang mengesan beberapa lagi individu yang terbabit dalam kejadian melarikan dan menculik tiga remaja di sebuah pasar raya di kawasan Skudai.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Malaysia-China sehaluan meneroka bidang masa depan lestari
Selepas 50 tahun, landskap kerjasama diplomatik antara Malaysia dan China boleh disifatkan terus makmur dan progresif yang mana ia terlihat nyata dengan prestasi memberansangkan dari segi ekonomi dan pelaburan antara kedua negara.
Malah, untuk 15 tahun berturut-turut, negara tembok besar itu adalah merupakan pelabur paling utama buat Malaysia.
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Mon Jun 17 2024
Anwar-Erdogan senada tingkat bantuan kemanusiaan ke Gaza
Kedua-dua pemimpin turut mengulangi komitmen mengukuhkan kerjasama dalam pertahanan, ekonomi, budaya, perdagangan, pelaburan antara Malaysia-Turki.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Malaysia, Pakistan sepakat solidariti kepada penduduk Gaza - PM
Malaysia dan Pakistan sepakat untuk terus menyatakan solidariti kepada penduduk Gaza yang terkesan dengan tindakan tidak berperikemanusiaan rejim Zionis Israel.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Cuaca panas hadirkan kebimbangan buat jemaah haji
Kebimbangan mula meningkat selepas mereka mendapat laporan sekurang-kurangnya enam warga Jordan maut akibat cuaca panas pada Sabtu.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Sindiket dadah tumpas, rampasan berbilion euro
Kecekapan pihak penguatkuasa Jerman dalam membanteras kegiatan sindiket pengedaran dadah melibatkan rampasan bernilai berbilion euro.
Mon Jun 17 2024