Citizenship amendment Bill: Decouple provisions for M'sian mothers, civil society groups urge

PETALING JAYA: The provisions in the long-awaited Bill to amend citizenship laws should be decoupled and voted on in parts once it is brought before Parliament, say civil society groups and advocates.

“In light of the urgency and complexity of this issue, should the Bill continue to be tabled, we request that the government decouple the Bill and vote on its provisions in parts, ensuring that each section is thoroughly scrutinised. All safeguards should be fully discussed, and risks presented transparently before any debate in Parliament takes place,” they said in a statement on Wednesday (Oct 9).