For more than four decades, Rajes lived as a stateless person; deprived of education and pushed further into realm of poverty.  She possessed no legal identification as her birth was not registered by her Malaysian parents. Rajes realized the dire state of her situation when she was 15 years old.

Asha dedicated her life for the family since young. She helped with the upbringing 9 of her siblings. She was always proud of her big family. On the other hand, her father held no proper job. The main reason for this was his uncontrollable drinking habits. Moreover, fights frequently occurred between her parents. When Asha was 15 years old, a quarrel started of like any other daily quarrel. However, it changed Asha’s life. During the argument, it was revealed by the father that Asha was adopted. Very soon, quoting poverty and hardship, her adoptive father asked her to leave the house. To top this all… Asha had no  legal identification.

Selvi (not her real name), grew up with a lot of uncertainties. Her sibling was recognized as Malaysian expect for herself. Her father approached DHRRA Malaysia as he was unsure how to help his daughter. 

Mr Seenivasan and Mr Veerammal were born in a General Hospital in Kedah. They obtained their birth certificate without any difficulties.

At the age of 11 and 10 respectively, they were taken to Sabah by their parents. Reaching the age of 12, they applied for Identification Card which they received - only to be taken back later by the National Registration Department.