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JPN Clarifies Viral Dual Citizenship Claim, Says No New Policy Involved
The National Registration Department (JPN) is exploring a proposal that would allow Malaysians with dual citizenship to voluntarily surrender their MyKad without facing legal action
JPN director-general Datuk Badrul Hisham said the idea is still under consideration and has not been formally submitted.
"We have not formally proposed this suggestion yet, but the idea is something that can be considered," he told reporters.
"It would only involve the deprivation of one citizenship, not other legal measures or arrest. Individuals can decide which citizenship they wish to retain."
He made the remarks after officiating a MyKad presentation ceremony in Kampung Keting, Kelantan.
Image of MyKad for illustration purposes only.
Image via MalaysiakiniBadrul said Malaysians holding both Malaysian and Thai citizenship who choose to renounce one would be referred to a dedicated committee and allowed to select which nationality they want to keep
"There will be no arrests or other actions; it is merely a process for the renunciation of citizenship," he added.
JPN last discussed dual citizenship issues with Thai authorities in December last year, during a period of tightened border controls.
"The process of revoking citizenship is complex, requiring a committee chaired by an appointed judge, and action is only taken after the individual is found guilty," he was quoted as saying.
Malaysia does not recognise dual citizenship, and citizenship revocation can be enforced if a person is proven to hold more than one nationality. Action may be taken upon receiving a complaint under Articles 24(1) and 24(2) of the Federal Constitution.
Reports have previously noted that many residents along the Kelantan–Thailand border hold dual citizenship, often because their parents come from both countries.
