1. ) KOH THONG BEE 2. ) MYA THINZAR MAW 3. ) KOH MIAW XIN v 1. ) Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Dalam Negeri 2. ) PENDAFTAR BESAR KELAHIRAN DAN KEMATIAN JABATAN PENDAFTARAN NEGARA MALAYSIA
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Constitutional Law: Citizenship by operation of law – Illegitimate child – Jus sanguinis – Subsequent legal marriage of illegitimate child’s parents – Whether child acquires father’s citizenship by descent and qualifies for Malaysian citizenship – Federal Constitution, Art 14(1)(b). Words and Phrases – Definition of “parent” of illegitimate child – Whether refers to mother or biological father – Federal Constitution Second Schedule, s17. Constitutional Law: Citizenship by naturalization – Federal Constitution, Art 19 – Prerogative of the power is vested with the Federal Government.
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Case Significance
1. ) KOH THONG BEE 2. ) MYA THINZAR MAW 3. ) KOH MIAW XIN v 1. ) Ketua Setiau... is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated November 17, 2025 (citation: jb-24ncvc-140-04-2025). The case was decided by Kalyana Kumar Sockalingam.
Key issues: Words and Phrases – Definition of “parent” of illegitimate child – Whether refers to mother or biological father – Federal Constitution Second Schedule, s17..
What was the outcome of 1. ) KOH THONG BEE 2. ) MYA THINZAR MAW 3. ) KOH MIAW XIN v 1. ) Ketua Setiau...?
1. ) KOH THONG BEE 2. ) MYA THINZAR MAW 3. ) KOH MIAW XIN v 1. ) Ketua Setiau... is a High Court decision dated November 17, 2025. The case was heard by Kalyana Kumar Sockalingam. See the full judgment for details.