The Malaysian High Commission in London has yet to receive access to the Malaysian woman, identified by British authorities as Aishah Wahab, who was previously held as a slave for 30 years in South London, the Home Ministry said in a statement Thursday.
“The case remains under investigation and further information is limited and restricted by the Data Protection Act 1998 under United Kingdom laws,” the statement said.
The High Commission will seek clarification on the victim’s legal status and in the event she might have unknowingly lost her Malaysian citizenship and became stateless at some point in the past 30 years, it will work with other authorities towards reinstating her citizenship.
“Further consular assistance will then be provided to the victim and her family, as deemed fit and necessary,” the statement said.
British authorities have officially confirmed the victim to Malaysian Siti Aishah Abdul Wahab born on May 27th, 1944.
The High Commission will also extend full cooperation to the local agencies in the United Kingdom towards facilitating the on-going investigation.
“The case remains under investigation and further information is limited and restricted by the Data Protection Act 1998 under United Kingdom laws,” the statement said.
The High Commission will seek clarification on the victim’s legal status and in the event she might have unknowingly lost her Malaysian citizenship and became stateless at some point in the past 30 years, it will work with other authorities towards reinstating her citizenship.
“Further consular assistance will then be provided to the victim and her family, as deemed fit and necessary,” the statement said.
British authorities have officially confirmed the victim to Malaysian Siti Aishah Abdul Wahab born on May 27th, 1944.
The High Commission will also extend full cooperation to the local agencies in the United Kingdom towards facilitating the on-going investigation.
