Sarawak seeks special powers to resolve citizenship issues, says state minister


State Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah speaking at the Sarawak Women's Day celebration in Miri.

KUCHING: Sarawak is seeking special powers to resolve citizenship issues faced by people in the state, in line with its status as an equal partner in Malaysia.

State Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this was important so that affected children could enjoy their basic rights, especially education, while waiting for their citizenship status to be resolved.

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