Quit saying 'denied right to citizenship', Saifuddin tells MPs

PARLIAMENT | Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has urged all MPs to discontinue using the phrase “denied the right to citizenship” when discussing issues pertaining to foundlings.

Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, he said lawmakers from both sides of the political divide should instead participate in debates when the amendments to the Federal Constitution related to citizenship are tabled in the august house.

“Let us all take the responsibility to ensure that children’s rights are guaranteed and taken care of.

“Stop using the term ‘denied the right to citizenship’...