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Klang MP: Citizenship best Merdeka gift for stateless children
The best Merdeka Day present that can be given is granting citizenship to stateless children to allow them to celebrate this day as Malaysians, said Charles Santiago.
The Klang MP pointed out that despite 65 years of independence, many children remain “in shackles” as the government refuses to recognise them as citizens, leaving them with no access to education or healthcare.
“Things must...
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