Wong Kueng Hui

Born in Sabah, Wong fought for more than 16 years to get his rights as a Malaysian. He was finally granted citizenship and received a MyKad in 2023 after winning his case in court.

Having overcome statelessness himself, he mhas been vocal about issues impacting marginalised communities, particularly the Bajau Laut people of Sabah. Wong has called attention to their systemic denial of citizenship, education, healthcare, and their forced evictions, likening their plight to international human rights crises.

He advocates for transparency, accountability, and meaningful dialogue with affected communities to ensure their rights and dignity are respected. Currently Wong is the Director of Mandiri Borneo, an NGO committed to empowering youth in democratic participation and promoting progressive ideas in Malaysia.

Wong now resides in Kuala Lumpur and he actively fights for the fate of children without a country in addition to trying to raise awareness about citizenship issues and human rights.