The constitutional amendment allowing children born overseas to Malaysian mothers to automatically obtain Malaysian citizenship is expected to come into force by June or July 2026, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
He said the amendment to the Federal Constitution, which was approved by Parliament last year, requires several preparatory steps before it can be implemented.
According to Saifuddin, the amendments have already been completed, vetted and endorsed by the Attorney General’s Chambers.
“We are now in the process of finalising the relevant documents and application forms, informing Malaysian diplomatic missions worldwide, and obtaining royal assent for gazettement,” he told reporters.
He added that if all preparations proceed as scheduled, children born abroad to Malaysian mothers will be automatically recognised as Malaysian citizens under the law from around June or July next year.
Saifuddin was speaking at a press conference following his New Year address today.
