PUTRAJAYA: National Registration Department director-general Mohd Yazid Ramli says the granting of Malaysian citizenship to applicants is the exclusive right of the federal government.
He said in considering applications for Malaysian citizenship, the burden of proving eligibility was the responsibility of each applicant and consideration to grant citizenship was subject to the applicant meeting the various requirements under Part III of the Federal Constitution.
In a statement yesterday, Mohd Yazid said there were several reasons why applications for citizenship were rejected including failing to meet eligibility requirements such as an applicant’s period of residence, good behaviour, knowledge of Malay whether fundamental, adequate or sufficient, and intention to reside permanently in the country. Read more