fbpx
Connect with us

News

Federal Court Unanimously Grants First Stateless MUDA Member Malaysian Citizenship

Published

Collage Court
Source: 123RF & 123RF

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

For most of us, our citizenship is only something we think about when there are forms to fill in. However, to others such as those born abroad to Malaysian mothers and non-Malaysian fathers, getting their Malaysian citizenship can become a lifelong battle for their rightful legal identity. 

Today, we witness a victorious decision in favour of Wong Kueng Hui, Malaysian United Democratic Alliance’s (MUDA) first stateless member to be granted citizenship in the Federal Court. 

Ff9Qnbhamaeeha8

 

According to Berita Harian, Wong previously received affirmation from both the High Court and the Court of Appeal that he is rightfully Malaysian in 2019 and January this year.

However, the government filed for leave to appeal at the Federal Court, delaying Malaysia’s recognition of Wong as a citizen.

130810506 L

 

Finally a Malaysian citizen

Represented by lawyer Haijan Omar and his team, Wong today finally won against the government when Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim, who headed the Federal Court panel, delivered the decision this morning to refuse leave for the government’s appeal.

1024Px Palace Of Justice Putrajaya Dec 2006 002

 

After a 15-year-long battle with the Malaysian government, 27-years-old Wong Kueng Hui today is finally a Malaysian citizen.

He was born on January 2, 1995 at Hospital Keningau, Sabah to a Sarawakian father and an alleged Indonesia mother. Unfortunately, his father died when he was 10 and his mother followed suit when he was 17.

90182267 L

 

“We are of the unanimous view that the leave application does not fulfil the threshold requirement under Section 96 of Courts of Judicature Act, and even if leave were to be granted, it will also have little chance of success on the merits. As such, we dismiss the leave application, with no order as to costs,” said Abang Iskandar in an online Zoom hearing after taking into consideration arguments from Wong’s and the government’s lawyers.

 

Our sincerest congratulations to you, Wong! Here’s to ending statelessness.

 

Also read: Court Of Appeal Breaks The Hearts Of M’sian Mums By Ruling In Favour Of Gov’t’s Appeal

Also Read 61

Source: 123RF
Source: Wikipedia
Source: 123RF

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Collage 89 Collage 89
News16 hours ago

Johor Government May Implement a 4.5-Day Workweek in the Near Future

A 4-day workweek sounds ideal, but a 4-and-a-half day workweek doesn’t sound bad either. Johoreans may be in luck next...

My Post 1 2024 11 21T160023.537 My Post 1 2024 11 21T160023.537
News17 hours ago

“UPSR get D, SPM can get A” – PMX Responds to BERSIH Giving Him a Grade D in ‘Report Card’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has opened up about BERSIH’s ‘report card‘ on his administration’s performance in conjunction with...

My Post 1 2024 11 21T114442.032 1 My Post 1 2024 11 21T114442.032 1
News21 hours ago

PDRM is Offering 60% Off Selected Traffic Summons at Govt’s 2nd Anniversary Event This Weekend!

In conjunction with the MADANI government’s 2nd anniversary on 24 November (Sunday), the Ministry of Home Affairs of Malaysia (KDN)...

Collage 17 1 Collage 17 1
News2 days ago

MCPF Calls for Vape Ban, Warns Addiction to Substances Can Lead to Unhealthy Behaviours Like Theft

The Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) is urging for the sale of e-cigarettes or vape devices to be banned or...

Feat Image Lesen Feat Image Lesen
News2 days ago

Anthony Loke: Road Users in M’sia May Have to Pay for Physical Driving License Cards Starting Next Year

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today iterated that the Government will continue with the implementation of digital driving licenses...

Collage 15 2 Collage 15 2
News2 days ago

Filipino Couple Caught Living & Working Illegally in Malaysia Using Fake MyKads That Cost RM250 Each

A Filipino husband and wife were arrested during a raid on November 19 at a house in Pandan Indah yesterday...

Feat Image Apple Ind Feat Image Apple Ind
News2 days ago

Apple Offers to Increase Investment in Indonesia Tenfold to RM446 Million to Lift Country’s iPhone 16 Series Ban

Previously, we shared how the Apple iPhone 16 Series is banned from being sold in Indonesia until the tech giant...

My Post 1 2024 11 20T144359.263 My Post 1 2024 11 20T144359.263
News2 days ago

BERSIH Names Ismail Sabri the Best PM Since 2009, Calls Out PMX for Lack of Urgency with Reforms

In conjunction with the upcoming 2nd anniversary (24 November) of Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections,...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY