FEEDBACK TO THE STAR ON “BE OPEN AND FRANK WITH CITIZENSHIP APPLICANTS”, PAGE N53 (VIEWS) DATED 13 AUGUST 2010

Our Ref: JPN.PT:163/2/3/1 KLT.18 ( )
Your Ref :
Date : August 2010

URGENT VIA FAX

Editor-In-Chief
Star Publications Berhad
(u.p.: Mr. Ho Ban Kee)

Sir,

FEEDBACK TO THE STAR ON “BE OPEN AND FRANK WITH CITIZENSHIP APPLICANTS”, PAGE N53 (VIEWS) DATED 13 AUGUST 2010

With reference to the matter above.

2. The National Registration Department (NRD) appreciates Bulbir Singh, Seremban on his/ her opinion on citizenship.

3. For the readers’ kind information, every rules and regulations on Citizenship are based on the provisions provided by The Federal Constitution. Meanwhile, the provisions for applying a citizenship consist of various categories and take into account the applicant’s eligibility; it is subject to the discretion and approval by the Government of Malaysia.

4. For your kind information, status for a Malaysian Citizenship is the highest award given by the Government. Even though a person had fulfilled all the criteria and eligibility in applying for a citizenship, it is subject to the Government consideration and approval. Therefore, the duration of when a decision is made cannot be dispute.

Thank you.

“BERKHIDMAT UNTUK NEGARA”

Yours faithfully,

(JAINISAH BINTI MOHD NOOR)
Public Relation Officer
For the Director General
National Registration Department
Malaysia
Tel : 03-88807077
Fax : 03-88808288
E-mail : pro@jpn.gov.my

c.c.: 1. Y. Bhg. Dato’ KPPN
2. Y. Brs. Tuan TKPPN (P)
3. Y. Brs. Tuan TKPPN (O)