DNA confirms paternity but court rejects bid for Thai-born son's citizenship
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A Malaysian court has rejected a father's bid to secure citizenship for his Thai-born son, despite DNA evidence confirming paternity. The judge ruled that because the parents were not legally married at the time of birth, the child does not qualify for citizenship by operation of law.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing legal complexities and social-justice issues surrounding statelessness and citizenship laws in Malaysia.
News ✕ DNA confirms paternity but court rejects bid for Thai-born son's citizenship Published: Nov 5, 2026 10:12 AM The Kota Bharu High Court has reportedly dismissed a Malaysian man's bid to secure citizenship for his stateless son, who was born in Thailand 20 years ago, despite DNA evidence establishing their biological relationship.
According to Free Malaysia Today , the father had submitted a DNA report issued by the Chemistry Department in January this year to prove his paternity...
The Kota Bharu High Court has reportedly dismissed a Malaysian man's bid to secure citizenship for his stateless son, who was born in Thailand 20 years ago, despite DNA evidence establishing their biological relationship.
According to Free Malaysia Today , the father had submitted a DNA report issued by the Chemistry Department in January this year to prove his paternity.
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