New permit path being drafted to help separated foreign spouses stay with Malaysian kids, says Saifuddin


KUALA LUMPUR: A special criteria is being drawn up to allow non-citizen spouses who have separated from their Malaysian partners, but have children with Malaysian citizenship, to be considered for an entry permit, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this would support the family institution.

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