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Stateless man in Penang granted citizenship after 39 years
Court finds the man had met the criteria under citizenship law.
3 months ago
COMMENT | Change system that victimises children sold as babies
Kids left without citizenship, vulnerable to trafficking, sex exploitation.
Hartini Zainudin, Maalini Ramalo
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4 months ago
Sabah villagers await proposed demolition, offered relocation deal
Demolition slated for today but hasn't been carried out, source says.
Shahrin Aizat Noorshahrizam, Alyaa Alhadjri, Ili Aqilah
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5 months ago
Event on statelessness disrupted, cops say no permit
Lights and fans turned off at IIUM event, organiser says.
Ili Aqilah, Hariz Mohd
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5 months ago
COMMENT | Concerns over regressive amendments
Rights of stateless children should not be compromised.
Global Bersih
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6 months ago
COMMENT | Save kids from statelessness, help Shima get citizenship
Born to M'sian father, undocumented mum, Shima stymied by bureaucracy.
Chuah Ee Chia
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6 months ago
Young stateless filmmakers in the spotlight at Freedom Film Fest
Short films premiere, receive positive feedback from audience.
Ili Aqilah
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a year ago
Eight houses demolished in sudden Semporna raid
UPDATED 6.51PM | Bajau Laut, Suluk villagers alert activist Mukmin to operation.
Ili Aqilah
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a year ago
Not just stateless, Sabah eviction dragnet also expels citizens
Umno leader rues local bumi evicted for state's 'zero squatter' goal.
S Vinothaa
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a year ago
Xenophobia a political tool to justify Sabah evictions, activist says
With state polls looming, Wong says the marginalised become easy targets.
S Vinothaa
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a year ago
COMMENT | Cautiously optimistic of new human rights pledges
Comango remains critical of govt backtracking over civil rights.
Comango
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a year ago
From astronaut ambition to advocacy through animation
MALAYSIANSKINI | Jean Ho transforms mechanical science into creative images on screen.
Shahrin Aizat Noorshahrizam
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a year ago
'Undocumented' students released after eight days in police lock-up
They have been released on police bail.
Isabelle Leong
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a year ago
Bersih: Release 'undocumented' protesters arrested at Sabah water rally
Group claims remand order extended for one detainee without lawyer's knowledge.
a year ago
Halt police intimidation of stateless kids, Sabah activists - PSM
People were peacefully exercising democratic rights, Sivarajan says.
a year ago
Statelessness programme to help M'sian families: Johor rep
Event not aimed at helping foreigners gain citizenship as some had assumed, Chen says.
a year ago
From story to screen: Uncovering 'baby snatching' in Lahad Datu
Documentary based on Malaysiakini journalist's shocking story to air on May 20.
Ili Aqilah
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a year ago
Saifuddin pledges to help stateless Perak sisters
He chides NGOs for not educating individuals on importance of registering marriages.
B Nantha Kumar
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a year ago
COMMENT | Harmful political bargains: Citizenship and socks
Political bargains in Anwar govt are tearing at fabric of society.
Bridget Welsh
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a year ago
COMMENT | Halt regressive citizenship amendments
Transferring citizenship rights from Constitution to bureaucracy may lead to corruption.
Karen Cheah Yee Lynn
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a year ago
Saifuddin confident MPs will support citizenship amendments
UPDATED 12.38PM | Home minister says he is engaging with lawmakers.
Alyaa Alhadjri
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a year ago
COMMENT | Regressive amendments: Children set up to fail
Without citizenship, kids subject to human trafficking, inter-generational poverty.
Robyn Choi
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a year ago
Stateless teen mum in loan shark debt after traumatic childbirth
Couple claims couldn't bring baby home from hospital as they couldn't pay.
S Vinothaa
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a year ago
Activist: Prioritise schools for stateless children over red tape
Iskul pioneer Khairul Atim believes everyone has the right to education.
Indra Sathiabalan
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a year ago
COMMENT | Madani govt bears burden to accomplish professed ideals
Cautiously optimistic govt will implement UN human rights recommendations.
Comango
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a year ago
Best of Malaysianskini 2023
We had a good mix of interesting personalities featured this year.
Malaysiakini Team
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a year ago
The retired journo who opened her home to a stranger’s children
MALAYSIANSKINI | 'Somebody needs help, you help,' says Sheila Rahman Natarajan.
Martin Vengadesan
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a year ago
COMMENT | Citizenship law: PM shouldn't 'hide' behind rulers
This is a proposal by the govt and PM must take responsibility.
Sasha Lyna Abdul Latif, Mourhrna Anetha Reddy
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a year ago
YOURSAY | Passing the buck on controversial law
’Get ready for another major disappointment from Anwar.’
Yoursay
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a year ago
Citizenship law reforms: Minister defends 'sensitive' proposal
PARLIAMENT | ‘There must be elements of inspection, investigation and others when granting citizenship.’
Alyaa Alhadjri, Hariz Mohd, Shamz Johan
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a year ago
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