Un-ID-entified Malaysians: Understanding Statelessness

Statelessness, let's talk about it!

Are you curious about the stories of stateless individuals in Malaysia? Did you know the recent proposed federal constitution amendments on citizenship will have a bad impact on Malaysian families?

Get ready for an eye-opening experience organised by Advocates for Non-Discrimination and Access to Knowledge (ANAK)!

Join us on February 3rd to learn more about the issue of statelessness at Ruang Tamu Ekosistem, Kota Kinabalu!

Mark your calendars, and feel free to invite your friends along for this impactful event.
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The event program

Presentation of the proposed amendments on citizenship

Let's understand the potential impact on Sabah of the proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution.

Short film launch by Mawar Melayang

A powerful film shedding light on the challenges faced by stateless individuals.

The Silent Struggle: Addressing Statelessness Together

Interactive dialogue session

Speakers

Wong Kueng Hui, Activist & Former Stateless Person

Wong, a Sabahan from Keningau, began his journey towards citizenship at 12. Despite legal hurdles and government appeals, he triumphed in 2023, securing his citizenship at 28.
After a prolonged legal battle, Wong, aged 28, finally obtained his Malaysian citizenship and MyKad in Putrajaya, marking the end of his 16-year struggle.
Now he aspires to further his education and advocate for the eradication of statelessness in Malaysia.

Nurul Rafeeqa, Legal Expert

A graduate of the University of London with a bachelor of Laws (Hons) and CLP, she was admitted to the High Court in Sabah and Sarawak in 2014. In 2023, she earned her Master of Criminal Justice from University Malaya.
In her career, she specializes in criminal and civil litigation, championing criminal law and human rights. As Vice President of Sabah Human Rights Centre (SHRC), she tirelessly advocates for justice and equality.

Anne Baltazar, Social Science Specialist

Currently pursuing her PhD in Social Science and has fifteen years of experience in human rights and non-profit work especially relating to children's rights, statelessness and labour issues.
She founded Advocates for Non-Discrimination and Access to Knowledge (ANAK), an NGO that advocates for the rights of non-citizen children on the margins of Sabah.