Reliable national and regional news coverage.
Malaysia's National Registration Department has clarified that the presence of foreign nationals at its offices does not indicate MyKad applications, as it provides multiple services to both citizens and non-citizens.
Malaysia's Home Affairs Ministry will examine recommendations from the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission regarding naturalised citizenship applications, focusing on improving standard procedures and governance mechanisms across immigration authorities.
Malaysia will evaluate citizenship applications on individual merit, including cases involving children born to Malaysian mothers overseas. The Home Ministry targets processing complete applications within one year while maintaining security standards.
The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission has identified irregularities in how seven foreign footballers obtained Malaysian citizenship through expedited naturalisation, urging the government to establish stricter guidelines and standard procedures.