I read with disgust that women working in retail outlets and restaurants in Kelantan have been warned to mind their dressing or be prepared to face a fine.
The Kota Baru Municipal Council (MPKB) has announced that it would “no longer tolerate indecent dressing” by women, both Muslim and non-Muslim. Public relations officer Mohd Azman Daham said that under local council by-laws women who “dressed sexily or indecently” could be fined up to RM500.
Great. Now we even have our very own Malaysian Fashion Police. Do they even know what is decent and what is indecent? Do they watch P. Ramlee’s classics? Do they even know that Saloma, bless her heart, and other women only wore their sarongs while doing their laundry at the river?
Such outfits are prohibited here as it smears the reputation of Kota Baru and affects its status as an Islamic City.
- Mohd Azman Daham, MPKB public relations officer
You know, this is what happens when you people voted the moon into power. Like 5xmom said, the state government is taking 100 steps backward for each forward step.
“We define proper attire as wearing respectful clothing,” state Local Government Committee chairman Takiyuddin Hassan said.
“We apologise to non-Muslims if this comes across as harsh but we must respect our Asian culture and religion in public.”
He noted that “eye-popping” outfits invited undesirable attention.
He urged the people to co-operate, especially those in the retail and restaurant businesses.
Trader Che Suraya Hulaimi Sulaiman, 32, supported the council’s move, saying “Almost everywhere there are retail assistants or waitresses wearing sexy clothes.
“This is an insult to Islam.”
You know what I was thinking? Those people who served beef during Hari Raya open house actually openly insulted the Indians and a fraction of Buddhists! And those people who banned Christmas songs containing the word “Jesus”, aren’t they also insulting the Christians?!
Now, I apologise to Muslims if this comes across as harsh but we must respect our Asian culture and religion in public.
Hmmph..
Disclaimer:
I am not trying to create any disharmony or discomfort among the races in Malaysia. The above examples are used just to demonstrate my point-of-view. And it may not even be the same as yours.
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I always feel that it is more appropriate to separate the state and religion.
pelf: No doubt, that would be ideal. But in reality, a lot of things/matters are related and can never be “separated”.
PAS and Islam are two different things. So, don’t worry.
pelf: I know very well that they’re different things. But the things that the Muslims do in the supposedly Islamic states, e.g. Kelantan and Terengganu (sorry, Hafiz) are just wayyy too absurd!
These are laws passed by men who get erections and entertain them but feel guilty afterwards but need someone or something convenient to blame it on.
In other words: retards
pelf: Exactly!
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
. keep up the good work! …..turtle work i mean 
Wow…i love yr work with turtles…it boggles my mind coz i never had a chance to get involved with an effort like this. I deal more with NGO’s that deal with human beings
pelf: You like turtles too?
oops sorry comment in the wrong place
do feel free to read my views abt this issue in
http://www.mylongkang.com/2006/12/05/cover-up-or-else/
pelf: That’s very interesting (and humourous)