Renounce or risk revocation, dual citizenship holders told


PETALING JAYA: Either renounce or risk revocation as there is no other way out for dual citizenship holders.

An official from the National Registration Department said those who failed to voluntarily renounce would have their citizenship revoked because Malaysia does not recognise dual citizenship as stipulated under Article 24 (1) of the Federal Constitution.

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