SANDAKAN: The government’s naturalisation process is thorough, data-driven and strictly follows constitutional procedures, officials said, amid a FIFA probe into the citizenship status of several naturalised footballers representing Malaysia.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) said while FIFA’s action against the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) concerns player eligibility, the Home Ministry’s role is focused on verifying and granting Malaysian citizenship – including applications from foreign-born individuals – in accordance with the law.
