COMMENT | Malaysian mothers unable to confer citizenship to their children born overseas is an irresponsible decision, as it penalises the child over the circumstances of their birth.

The recent court decision is a disappointing one, begging the question, are we even serious about gender equality in this country?

If we cannot even get this basic issue that impacts the most vulnerable among us sorted, then what hope is there for the voices of women to be on a level playing field with men in other areas where nation-building and the global fora are concerned?

Citizenship makes the world of difference to children as it...