What do you do when you're born and raised in Malaysia, but are denied recognition by the state you pledge allegiance to? This is the dilemma facing stateless children, who are penalized for circumstances beyond their control. Virman Juri, a stateless teenager shares his experience navigating life without proper documentation and his ongoing quest to gain citizenship.

<p>What do you do when you're born and raised in Malaysia, but are denied recognition by the state you pledge allegiance to? This is the dilemma facing stateless children, who are penalized for circumstances beyond their control. Virman Juri, a stateless teenager shares his experience navigating life without proper documentation and his ongoing quest to gain citizenship.</p>

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