Article 24 of the Federal Constitution of Malaysia
("Constitution") states that any citizen who has acquired
citizenship of another country may be deprived of Malaysian
citizenship. This is perhaps the reason for the general
understanding that Malaysians are not allowed to have dual
citizenship. But what happens then to individuals who obtain
foreign citizenship in addition to their Malaysian citizenship?
This article addresses several frequently asked questions on dual
citizenship and the deprivation of citizenship within the context
of Article 24 of the Constitution.
1. Who has the power to deprive me of my citizenship?
The power to deprive a citizen of citizenship lies with the
Federal Government. The power does not lie with government agencies
such as the National Registration Department or Immigration
Department. Under Article 24 of the Constitution, the Government
has the discretion to deprive a person of his citizenship if the
Government is satisfied that
