Datuk Heng Seai Kie. -filepic
PETALING JAYA: Wanita MCA has urged the Home Ministry not to file an appeal against the High Court ruling that children born overseas to Malaysian mothers and foreign fathers must be automatically conferred citizenship.
Wanita MCA chief Datuk Heng Seai Kie said they welcome the decision, noting the judgement is fitting and upholds gender equality, as envisaged by amendments made to Article 8(2) of the Federal Constitution which outlaws gender discrimination.
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