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  • Malaysian MPs Say AirAsia, Firefly Stewardesses’ Uniforms Too Sexy, Malindo Air More ‘Acceptable’

    Malaysian MPs Say AirAsia, Firefly Stewardesses’ Uniforms Too Sexy, Malindo Air More ‘Acceptable’

    Two Malaysian ruling party lawmakers have chided homegrown low-cost airlines AirAsia and Firefly for dressing their stewardesses in uniforms that are “too revealing”.

    Senator Abdullah Mat Yasim, a division chief of the ruling Umno party, said in parliament the fitted attire of AirAsia’s and Firefly’s female flight attendants can “arouse passengers”, the New Straits Times reported.

    The “eye-catching outfits” also do not reflect the status of Islam as the official religion of Malaysia, Abdullah added according to the newspaper.

    Photo: AirAsia Airlines

    “The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) must really look into this,” Abdullah said when debating the MAVCOM (Amendment) Bill 2017 in Parliament on Monday (Dec 18).

    His view was supported by Senator Megat Zulkarnain Omardin, who suggested that the airlines redesign the uniforms.

    “My wife is worried whenever I fly alone on Malindo or AirAsia,” Megat, who is also general-secretary of the Malaysian National Silat Federation, quipped.

    “This is a real hassle for me,” he said, drawing laughter from other members of the Dewan Negara or parliament.

    Photo: Firefly Airlines

    Abdullah said the flight attendant uniforms of Malindo Air, another Malaysian budget carrier, were “acceptable”, NST reported.

    The uniforms are also body hugging but at least the “sensitive areas” are covered, he was quoted as saying, without specifying which areas he deemed to be “sensitive”.

    Photo: Malindo Air

    Abdullah was praised by Dewan Negara deputy president Abdul Halim Abd Samad for highlighting the issue.

    “This is a good topic that many people can relate to as they always take flights,” he said.

    It was the second time in two weeks that flight attendant uniforms have come under the spotlight at Malaysia’s parliament.

    Last week, Senator Hanafi Mamat, who is secretary of the Kelantan Umno branch, said attendants should wear “syariah-compliant” uniforms as Malaysia is an Islamic country.

    Tourists might get the wrong impression of Malaysia if flight stewardesses dress up “sexily and disrespectfully”, he said.

     

    Source: ST

  • Hijab Now An Optional Part Of Police Scotland Uniform

    Hijab Now An Optional Part Of Police Scotland Uniform

    Police Scotland has announced that the hijab will become an optional part of its uniform.

    Officers and staff have always had the option to wear religious headwear.

    Today’s announcement formally ratifies the Police Scotland hijab and will encourage women from Muslim communities, who may previously not have seen policing as a career option, to reconsider.

    Making the announcement, Chief Constable Phil Gormley, said:

    “I am delighted to make this announcement and welcome the support from both the Muslim community, and the wider community, as well as police officers and staff.

    “Like many other employers, especially in the public sector, we are working towards ensuring our service is representative of the communities we serve. I hope that this addition to our uniform options will contribute to making our staff mix more diverse and adds to the life skills, experiences and personal qualities that our officers and staff bring to policing the communities of Scotland.”

    Fahad Bashir, Chair of the Scottish Police Muslim Association, said:

    “This is a positive step in the right direction, and I am delighted that Police Scotland is taking productive steps in order to ensure that our organisation is seen to be inclusive and represents the diverse communities that we serve across Scotland.

    “No doubt this will encourage more women from Muslim and minority ethnic backgrounds to join Police Scotland.”

    Police Scotland has built strong partnerships with local communities, including all faith and non-faith groups, and is committed to encouraging more women and recruits from Black and Minority Ethnic communities to join its ranks.

     

     

    Source: Police Scotland