Understanding Malaysian Citizenship (BB and GB , Aug 2024) pt1

What is the main document that governs Malaysian citizenship?

• The Federal Constitution

• The National Identity Card

• The Passport

• The Birth Certificate

Which of the following is a way to acquire Malaysian citizenship?

• By buying property

• By birth

• By winning a lottery

• By getting a job

A person born in Malaysia after 31 August 1957 to at least one Malaysian parent is a citizen by:

• Naturalization

• Birth

• Registration

Which language must you know to apply for Malaysian citizenship by naturalization?

• English

• Mandarin

• Tamil

• Malay

Can Malaysian citizens hold dual citizenship (citizenship of two countries)?

• Yes

• No

• Only if approved by the government

• Only if born outside Malaysia

If a Malaysian citizen voluntarily becomes a citizen of another country, what happens to their Malaysian citizenship?

• They keep it

• They lose it

• They must apply for permission to keep it

My friend Ryan Howlett is a British citizen, and he can speak good Bahasa Malay. He can apply for citizenship by naturalization if he has lived for at least ____ years.

• 10 years

• 21 years

• 18 years

• 30 years

Welsey is born outside of Malaysia to Malaysian parents. Their parents must register his birth at:

• The local police station

• The local post office

• A Malaysian consulate or embassy

• Their local municipal council

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Malaysian citizenship by naturalization?

• Proficiency in the Malay language

• Good character

• A certain number of years living in Malaysia

• Owning a business and being extraordinarily rich

Who is responsible for determining citizenship matters in Malaysia?

• The Prime Minister

• The local municipal council i.e. Majlis Pembandaran Teluk Intan

• The King (Yang di-Pertuan Agong)

• The Federal Constitution