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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I WISH TO RENOUNCE MY MALAYSIAN CITIZENSHIP ?

If you are over the age of 21 years and of sound mind who is also or is about to become a citizen of another country, you may renounce your citizenship of Malaysia by declaration registered by the Federal Government.

Thereupon, you shall cease to be a citizen of Malaysia.

A declaration of renunciation of citizenship shall be in Form K and be made before a Magistrate, Justice of the Peace, Advocate and Solicitor, Notary Public or Commissioner for Oaths.

Form K can be obtained and submitted to the counter of Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara or Registration Department of Malaysia or if you are in a foreign country, the consulate of Malaysia or Malaysian Embassies in that country.

Where the declaration of renunciation of citizenship subscribed before a Magistrate, Justice of the Peace, Advocate and Solicitor, Notary Public or Commissioner for Oaths at a place outside Malaysia, it shall not be subject to the Federation stamp duty.

Form K must be accompanied by the following documents :

• Identity card
• Birth Certificate
• Certificate of citizenship
• Malaysia passport
• Documents or proof that you are about or is a citizen of another country
• 3 passport size photographs
• RM$10.00 fee