PUTRAJAYA: The proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution on citizenship matters will be presented to the cabinet on March 8.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the government would then decide to go ahead or further review it before the bill is tabled in the Dewan Rakyat.
"Whether or not the bill will be tabled in this sitting would depend on the cabinet's decision on the matter.
"We have engaged stakeholders including legal experts and activists, taking into consideration their views and suggestions," he said in a Press conference at the ministry today.
Some non-governmental organisations have called for further study on the proposed amendments to the constitution as they said they appeared to be regressive by taking away what applicants and their children are entitled to under the present framework.
The proposed amendment will among others subject children 'found exposed in any place' and foundlings including abandoned children to discretionary citizenship and place the burden of proof on the child as to their parentage.
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