Nancy hopes Home Ministry will address concerns on abandoned kids

Published: Jul 3, 2023 2:31 PM

Women, Families and Community Development Minister Nancy Shukri has expressed hope that the Home Ministry will address concerns raised by NGOs working on the citizenship issue of abandoned children.

She said this when announcing that the Home Ministry will hold a meeting with NGOs to discuss the ministry’s proposed amendment to the Federal Constitution, adding that NGOs had asked for her help on the matter.

“I spoke with...

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