Wanita MCA chief Datuk Heng Seai Kie 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 urges the Home Ministry to respect this verdict, and to not consider filing an appeal on this matter so as to uphold gender equality, the rights of women and to end discrimination against Malaysian mothers.
“By not appealing against the ruling, the Malaysian government will also reflect humanity and compassion. Why punish innocent children further as they could end up stateless?,” she asks.
