COMMENT | Concerns over regressive amendments

COMMENT | Global Bersih applauds the historic passage of the constitutional amendment granting Malaysian women the equal right to confer automatic citizenship on their overseas-born children.

This landmark decision represents a significant step forward in gender equality, addressing a long-standing injustice that has caused emotional and bureaucratic hardships for many Malaysian mothers.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the government, members of the Dewan Rakyat, and advocacy groups who have tirelessly supported this cause.

Special recognition goes to Family Frontiers, the Malaysian Mothers' Network, and other civil society organisations whose unwavering commitment has been instrumental in achieving this milestone - also, a heartfelt thank you to all the Malaysian mothers worldwide who kept the passion burning.

While we celebrate this progress, Global Bersih acknowledges the amendment's non-retroactive nature...