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Home Minister dismisses fresh allegations of mass citizenship grants
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has rejected claims that the Home Ministry granted citizenship to large numbers of foreigners, characterising the allegations as recycled misinformation.
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PUTRAJAYA — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has firmly denied recurring allegations that his ministry granted citizenship en masse to foreign nationals, describing the claims as baseless and repeatedly circulated without evidence.
Addressing the matter in Putrajaya on August 19, the minister stressed that the Home Ministry operates under strict protocols and legal frameworks governing citizenship applications. He emphasised that all citizenship grants are processed according to constitutional requirements and proper administrative procedures.
The denial comes as such claims have periodically resurfaced in public discourse. The Home Ministry has previously addressed similar allegations, maintaining that citizenship matters are handled with utmost scrutiny and in compliance with established regulations.
Saifuddin Nasution called for greater responsibility in public discourse, urging citizens and media practitioners to verify information before disseminating claims related to sensitive matters such as citizenship and national security. He reiterated the ministry's commitment to transparency and adherence to established legal standards in all administrative functions.