Malaysian authorities have received over 9,000 applications for citizenship from the start of the year through September. The Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, noted that the country is currently processing 9,539 citizenship applications.
Minister Ismail emphasized that granting citizenship is a significant and exclusive right, and it is not given arbitrarily. The government has drafted an Amendment to Part III of the Federal Consideration concerning citizenship, which is expected to be presented to the Rulers' Council this month. While some applicants are still awaiting decisions on their citizenship applications, Minister Ismail revealed that he recently handed the decision letters for citizenship applications to 19 applicants. The authorities are committed to expeditiously processing the remaining applications. Applicants seeking Malaysian citizenship must meet specific requirements and provide various documents. They must demonstrate their intent to live and work in the country, exhibit knowledge of the language, secure two sponsors, and be at least 21 years old when applying. Moreover, they need to prove that they have been residing in Malaysia for a minimum of ten years. Required documents include an identification card, passport, birth certificate, and three recent passport-size photographs. Additionally, applicants must submit supporting documents related to their spouse, children, parents, and siblings. Fees are applicable at different stages of the application process, with payments required for registration and the issuance of the citizenship certificate.
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