Acknowledgements The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (the Commission) embarked on a study on “Human Rights and Statelessness in Peninsular Malaysia”. The Commission extends our special thanks to Assistant Professor Dr. Melati Nungsari and her research team, commissioned by the Commission to carry out an in-depth study on Statelessness in Peninsular Malaysia. The Commission also puts on record our deepest appreciation to all Members of the Commission (2019 – 2022) for sharing their valuable knowledge and insights throughout the research period, specially to former Commissioner Dato’ Mah Weng Kwai (2019 – 2022) and former Children’s Commissioner Prof. Dato’ Noor Aziah binti Mohd Awal (2019 – 2022). Special thanks to our officers and staff, namely Ms. Ann Jennifer Victor Isaacs, Ms. Paremeswari Subramaniam, and Ms. Siti Rahayu Mohamed Noor for their commitment and support, who had contributed in their respective ways to the development of this Report. Finally, the Commission extends its appreciation to Commission Chairman, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Rahmat Mohamad and Commissioners (2022 – 2025) who had approved the publication of this research as well as to all stakeholders, respondents and committed individuals who have participated and contributed their insights and views in this Report. iv