Once stateless, Sarawak teen can now fulfil his dream of becoming a teacher


Mohammad Aidill holding his citizenship papers as Fatimah (left), his mother Halimah Buang and father Hamdan look on.

SIBU: Mohammad Aidill Maula Hamdan, who was born stateless, can now achieve his ambition of becoming a teacher after being granted Malaysian citizenship.

The 19-year-old's application, made in 2016, has been approved by the National Registration Department.

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