Myra and Kangwa are college sweethearts, and have been living in Malaysia since they met each other in university. However, it was by chance during a visit to Zambia that Myra wasn’t able to return to Malaysia to give birth to their first child - their daughter Mia. The couple share about how this has affected Myra’s ability to pass on her Malaysian nationality to their daughter, and how they’re raising their family despite the challenges brought on by Mia’s non-citizenship status.



Listen also to Evelyn's story, where she shares her difficulty of staying in Malaysia with her family.



This podcast was produced in collaboration with Freedom Film Network, and with support from Family Frontiers.

Myra and Kangwa are college sweethearts, and have been living in Malaysia since they met each other in university. However, it was by chance during a visit to Zambia that Myra wasn&rsquo;t able to return to Malaysia to give birth to their first child - their daughter Mia. The couple share about how this has affected Myra&rsquo;s ability to pass on her Malaysian nationality to their daughter, and how they&rsquo;re raising their family despite the challenges brought on by Mia&rsquo;s non-citizenship status.

Listen also to <a href="https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/waiting-to-stay-with-her-family-a-daughters-hopes">Evelyn's story</a>, where she shares her difficulty of staying in Malaysia with her family.

This podcast was produced in collaboration with Freedom Film Network, and with support from Family Frontiers.

The Evening Edition team restores sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And let's face it, who isn’t? We tackle the biggest headlines with analysis, updates and opinions, and get your take on all the issues that matter most. And as a bonus: the stories are soundtracked to BFM's distinctive music and tunes!

The Evening Edition runs the gamut, bringing you current affairs stories, in-depth interviews, and a slice of pop culture as you wind down for the day.

The Evening Edition team restores sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And let's face it, who isn’t? We tackle the biggest headlines with analysis, updates and opinions, and get your take on all the issues that matter most. And as a bonus: the stories are soundtracked to BFM's distinctive music and tunes! The Evening Edition runs the gamut, bringing you current affairs stories, in-depth interviews, and a slice of pop culture as you wind down for the day.

Evening Edition

The Evening Edition team restores sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And let's face it, who isn’t? We tackle the biggest headlines with analysis, updates and opinions, and get your take on all the issues that matter most. And as a bonus: the stories are soundtracked to BFM's distinctive music and tunes! 

The Evening Edition runs the gamut, bringing you current affairs stories, in-depth interviews, and a slice of pop culture as you wind down for the day.

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