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Constitution of the Republic of Singapore s 120

s 120 Status of citizen of Singapore

120.—(1) There shall be a status known as citizen of Singapore. (2) The status of a citizen of Singapore may be acquired —(a) by birth; (b) by descent; (c) by registration or, before the commencement of this Constitution, by enrolment; or (d) by naturalisation.

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