Suhakam children’s commissioner Noor Aziah Mohd Awal has applauded the recent High Court decision ruling that Malaysian mothers have the right to confer citizenship to their children born overseas on an equal basis as Malaysian men.

Citing various child rights principles, Aziah said the Office of the Children’s Commissioner (OCC) closely monitored the case since it was initially filed in 2020.

“It is also in the best interest of children as provided under...