KUCHING, Jan. 11 -- The Office of the Children's Commissioner (OCC) under the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has welcomed Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail's announcement that children born overseas to Malaysian mothers will automatically obtain Malaysian citizenship by June or July this year.

Suhakam Chief Children's Commissioner Dr Farah Nini Dusuki said the announcement follows the passage of the Federal Constitution (Amendment) Bill on citizenship provisions in October 2024.

"This marks a significant step forward in addressing long-standing inequalities affecting children's right to nationality," she said in a statement.

However, while welcoming the development, Dr Farah expressed disappointment that...