Swimmer no longer stateless, citizenship cert issued

Seventeen-year-old Angeline May Soon’s dream to represent Malaysia in swimming competitions is now within sight.

This comes after Angeline received her citizenship certificate yesterday, after an eight-year process of applying for it.

“I’m so happy and grateful to receive citizenship. I have been waiting eight years.

“As a swimmer, I was unable to participate in a lot of competitions due to citizenship issues...