Citizenship dilemmas for kids the result of 'bad laws', Hannah tells mums

Kow Gah ChiePublished: Sep 18, 2019 1:29 PM

Malaysian women who faced difficulties in applying for citizenship for their children born overseas should stop feeling guilty, according to Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Hannah Yeoh.

"I am certain there were countless arguments at home as a result of this, and it can put a lot of stress on the marriages...

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