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New Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Citizenship joy for Nurul Arini after decade-long wait
KOTA BARU: After years of uncertainty surrounding her citizenship status, 18-year-old Nurul Arini Abdullah finally received her identity card (MyKad) recently, personally handed over by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Nurul Arini from Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, and recently completed her Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia with 9As including 7A+, was born to a non-Malaysian biological mother. However, she was adopted and raised by a Malaysian mother and a permanent resident father. The youngest of two siblings, she said her first citizenship application was submitted in 2013 but was rejected. She submitted a second application in 2018, which was finally approved in 2023. "I feel incredibly grateful and overjoyed. This means everything to me. "It opens the door to my future, as I've always dreamed of becoming a doctor," said Nurul Arini, who is currently working part-time at a relative's coffee stall while awaiting opportunities for further studies. Speaking to the New Straits Times, Nurul Arini said she was so happy with the approval that she decided to express her feelings on her TikTok account. "I didn't expect the clip to go viral. Later, I received a call from the National Registration Department in Port Dickson, advising me to collect the official approval letter from the Home Ministry in Putrajaya. "I never expected the Home Minister himself, Datuk Seri Saifuddin, would personally hand over my long-awaited identity card earlier this month," she said. The former SMK Pasir Panjang student said she now hopes to pursue medicine at either Universiti Malaya or the International Islamic University Malaysia. Meanwhile, Saifuddin, in a Facebook post, said Nurul Arini's case was among tens of thousands of citizenship applications that his ministry had successfully resolved. He said citizenship was not merely about official documents but about a future, life opportunities, a sense of security, and the feeling of truly belonging to the land one calls home. "Every application comes with a dream. The dream to study like everyone else, to work without barriers, and to live with dignity as a Malaysian," he added. The minister reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to continue addressing pending applications, assuring that the struggle to resolve such cases is far from over. "This is a fight we will not abandon," he said.
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Home Ministry resolves over half of 12,101 MyKad applications from students so far
PORT DICKSON: The Home Ministry has resolved the issue of identification documents for 6,903 of the 12,101 students in mainstream education nationwide. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ministry always collaborated with the Education Ministry and the National Registration Department regarding the matter and expects to resolve the remaining issues by June. "Our policy is clear, we will make it easier for them to obtain identification documents. "They were born here and sometimes, they are children in care centres, adopted children and so on. "Regardless of their status, the ministry's commitment is to assist them in line with the spirit of Malaysia Madani. "We need to emphasise the ministry's commitment to helping them after they have completed all vetting processes. "They have been waiting a long time (to obtain identity cards) due to various constraints," he told reporters after presenting an identity card (MyKad) to Nurul Arini Abdullah, 18, here today. Meanwhile, Saifuddin Nasution said that of the 12,101 cases, Sabah had the highest number of applications for identity cards involving 6,997 students, while Perlis had the lowest with 50 applications. He said the ministry is always committed to resolving citizenship issues, including plans to amend the Citizenship Rules 1964 soon to improve related matters. He was previously reported to have given an assurance that the ministry would resolve the issue of identification documents involving students in the country within six to 12 months, in collaboration with the relevant agencies. Apart from handing over the MyKad to Nurul Arini, who is also an outstanding student who obtained 9As in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, Saifuddin Nasution also presented her with a laptop, a printer and free wifi facilities for two years at her home. "I received Nurul Arini's application last December and the ministry's secretary-general vetted and approved it in January. Nurul Arini, when met after the event, said she was grateful to finally get her MyKad, having failed on several occasions since she was 12. "I am an adopted child to my mother, Nuruni Basir, 61, and recently I applied for the medical field on UPUonline, but my application was rejected because I did not fulfil the criteria, including not being a citizen. "Now that I have received my identity card, I will reapply for the course, which I am interested in. "It is difficult not having an identity card... the cost of studying and other expenses are also high," said the youngest of two siblings, who aspires to become a doctor.
Barnama
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
KDN Resolves More Than Half Of 12,101 ID Applications From Students So Far
PORT DICKSON, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Home Ministry (KDN) has resolved the issue of identification documents for 6,903 of the 12,101 students in mainstream education nationwide, thus far. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ministry always collaborated with the Ministry of Education (MOH) and the National Registration Department regarding the matter and expects to resolve the remaining issues by June. "Our policy is clear, we will make it easier for them to obtain identification documents. They were born here and sometimes, they are children in care centres, adopted children and so on. Regardless of their status, the ministry's commitment is to assist them in line with the spirit of Malaysia MADANI,' he said. "We need to emphasise the ministry's commitment to helping them after they have completed all vetting processes… They have been waiting a long time (to obtain identity cards) due to various constraints,' he told reporters after presenting an identity card (MyKad) to Nurul Arini Abdullah, 18, here today. Meanwhile, Saifuddin Nasution said that of the 12,101 cases, Sabah had the highest number of applications for identity cards involving 6,997 students, while Perlis had the lowest with 50 applications. He said the ministry is always committed to resolving citizenship issues, including plans to amend the Citizenship Rules 1964 soon to improve related matters. He was previously reported to have given an assurance that the ministry would resolve the issue of identification documents involving students in the country within six to 12 months, in collaboration with the MOH and relevant agencies. Earlier, apart from handing over the MyKad to Nurul Arini, who is also an outstanding student who obtained 9As in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, Saifuddin Nasution also presented her with a laptop, a printer and free wifi facilities for two years at her home. "I received Nurul Arini's application last December and the ministry's secretary-general vetted and approved it in January. This case is an eye-opener for the ministry. We always collaborate with the MOH to address issues of students intending to further their studies but do not have the complete documentation,' he said.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
KDN resolves more than half of 12,101 ID applications from students so far
PORT DICKSON: The Home Ministry (KDN) has resolved the issue of identification documents for 6,903 of the 12,101 students in mainstream education nationwide, thus far. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ministry always collaborated with the Ministry of Education (MOH) and the National Registration Department regarding the matter and expects to resolve the remaining issues by June. 'Our policy is clear, we will make it easier for them to obtain identification documents. They were born here and sometimes, they are children in care centres, adopted children and so on. Regardless of their status, the ministry's commitment is to assist them in line with the spirit of Malaysia MADANI,' he said. 'We need to emphasise the ministry's commitment to helping them after they have completed all vetting processes... They have been waiting a long time (to obtain identity cards) due to various constraints,' he told reporters after presenting an identity card (MyKad) to Nurul Arini Abdullah, 18, here today. Meanwhile, Saifuddin Nasution said that of the 12,101 cases, Sabah had the highest number of applications for identity cards involving 6,997 students, while Perlis had the lowest with 50 applications. He said the ministry is always committed to resolving citizenship issues, including plans to amend the Citizenship Rules 1964 soon to improve related matters. He was previously reported to have given an assurance that the ministry would resolve the issue of identification documents involving students in the country within six to 12 months, in collaboration with the MOH and relevant agencies. Earlier, apart from handing over the MyKad to Nurul Arini, who is also an outstanding student who obtained 9As in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, Saifuddin Nasution also presented her with a laptop, a printer and free wifi facilities for two years at her home. 'I received Nurul Arini's application last December and the ministry's secretary-general vetted and approved it in January. This case is an eye-opener for the ministry. We always collaborate with the MOH to address issues of students intending to further their studies but do not have the complete documentation,' he said. Nurul Arini, when met after the event, said she was grateful to finally get her MyKad, having failed on several occasions since she was 12. 'I am an adopted child to my mother, Nuruni Basir, 61, and recently I applied for the medical field on UPUonline, but my application was rejected because I did not fulfil the criteria, including not being a citizen. 'Now that I have received my identity card, I will reapply for the course, which I am interested in. It is difficult not having an identity card... the cost of studying and other expenses are also high,' said the youngest of two siblings, who aspires to become a doctor.
