PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 8 -- Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the constitutional amendment allowing children born overseas to Malaysian mothers to automatically obtain Malaysian citizenship is expected to come into force by June or July 2026.

He said the amendment to the Federal Constitution, which was approved by Parliament last year, requires several preparatory steps before it can be implemented.

"These amendments have been completed, vetted and approved by the Attorney General's Chambers. We are now finalising the relevant documents and application forms, informing Malaysian missions worldwide, and seeking royal assent for gazettement.

"If all milestones proceed as planned, children born overseas to Malaysian mothers...