Lawyers for Liberty says the National Registration Department sought to add unnecessary and unlawful conditions to their applications for citizenship.

The National Registration Department says the situation is a cause for concern.

Lawyers for Liberty says there are constitutional procedures in place for any such measures.

Clara Sonia Joseph has been waiting almost 10 years for Malaysian citizenship.

13-year-old Clara Sonia Joseph dreams of becoming a doctor but might never achieve her ambition.

Eugene is a good student and active in music and swimming, but cannot even get a driving licence due to his lack of official documents.

Baljit Kaur was abandoned by her birth mother when she was very young and has none of the official documents required to prove her right to be called a Malaysian.

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says he will ensure that the citizenship application process is made easier in a comprehensive manner without compromising national security.

However, the National Registration Department recommends that these documents be replaced as soon as possible to prevent problems at a later point.

A three-man Federal Court bench has dismissed the government's application for leave to pursue its appeals to prevent the two from receiving Malaysian citizenship.

The department says the photo of a MyKad making the rounds on social media shows the IC of a legitimate citizen who was adopted by a Chinese family at birth.

Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin says this will help the authorities know whether or not the documents are authentic.