Renunciation Of Malaysian Citizenship

Under Article 23(1) Rule 36 of the Malaysian Constitution, you are required to renounce your Malaysian Citizenship once you become an Australian Citizen.

Application form (Borang K) can be obtained by writing a letter of request and addressed to the High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra. The address of the High Commission of Malaysia is:

The High Commission of Malaysia                                Consular Section                                                                                       7 Perth Avenue                                                            Yarralumla                                                                                          ACT 2600, Canberra                                                              Australia

The duly completed application form needs to be submitted in person at the Consular Section of the High Commission of Malaysia. Please bring along the supporting documents outlined below:

• Original and 3 copies of Malaysian Passport
• Original and 3 copies of Malaysian Identity Card
• Original and 3 copies of Birth Certificate (The original birth certificate will be returned to you by the National Registry Office of Malaysia (JPN) once the application is approved)
• 3 certified copies of Australian Citizenship Certificate
• Three Passport size photographs.
• Fee of AUD 10.00 (Effective from 2 March 2009) in the form of Money Order or Bank Cheque payable to Malaysian High Commission
• One (1) self addressed envelope with a 55c stamp affixed to acknowledge the receipt of your documents 
• One (1) self addressed registered post envelope to return your original birth certificate.

Borang K needs to be signed before an officer at the Malaysian Consulate, Justice of the Peace or a Police Officer in your area. Ensure the stamp of identification accompanies the signature of the witness. Applicant is also required to give an impression of your LEFT and RIGHT thumbprints (in black ink) next to your signature which must be witnessed by the appropriate person.

Application for a Letter of Good Conduct (Police Clearance)

Application for a letter of good conduct by Malaysian Citizen should be submitted in person at  the High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra. Please call the office to make an appointment for an interview.

 

Appointment Day:    Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 

Collection Time:        Before 5:00 p.m on the same day

 

Each applicant must submit all the supporting documents outlined below:

• 3 sets of application form (please download the application forms from the download section)
• 3 Recent passport size photograph for each application form. (Photo can be taken at High Commission's office in Canberra.)
• Original and 3 copies of Malaysian identity card
• Original and 3 copies of Malaysian Passport 
• Original and 3 copies of Current Visa
• 3 sets of a letter from the University/College (whose currently studying in Australia)
• 3 sets of supporting letter from your current employer (whose currently on employment) or last employer (whose currently not working)
• Processing fee AUD 10.00 (Effective from 2 March 2009) of  in Cash, Money Order or Bank Cheque ONLY made payable to Malaysian High Commission.

 

Non-Malaysians who have resided in Malaysia for more than 1 year and intend to apply for a letter of good conduct at the High Commission of Malaysia, Canberra, can submit their application in person or by mail. Each applicant must submit 3 sets of the application form and supporting documents outlined below:

• 3 set application forms (please download the application forms from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia's website at www.kln.gov.my)
• 3 recent passport size photograph affixed in the column provided
• 3 copies of supporting letter from employer / University (if any)
• Processing fee of AUD 10.00 (Effective from 2 March 2009) in Money Order or Bank Cheque ONLY made payable to Malaysian High Commission.
• 3 copies of passport (front page outlining your name, passport no., expiry date etc)
• 3 copies of  current visa page
• One (1) self addressed envelopes with AUD 55c stamp for acknowledgement receipt of your documents
• One (1) self addressed registered post envelope for the return of your document (Letter of Good Conduct)

NOTE:-

1. If the applicationis submitted by mail, please use a registered post envelope.
2. Please be advised that your application will be sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia at Putrajaya to be processed. Applicants will be notified through a letter if the application is successful. The process will normally require more than 3 months.