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Minister: KB council fine infringes on non-Muslims' right to wear shorts
The Kota Bharu Municipal Council's (MPKB) decision to fine a non-Muslim woman for wearing short shorts while in her own shop had infringed on her constitutionally guaranteed freedoms, said Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.
He pointed out that such freedoms should be respected in a multiracial society...
The Kota Bharu Municipal Council's (MPKB) decision to fine a non-Muslim woman for wearing shorts while in her own shop had infringed on her constitutionally guaranteed freedoms, said Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.
He pointed out that such freedoms should be respected in a multiracial society.
"This was a non-Muslim trader in her own shop and she was wearing shorts.
“These are fundamental rights and freedoms which are guaranteed in the Federal Constitution," he told reporters in Cyberjaya today.
Nga said he has asked MPKB and the PAS state government to retract the compound.
On June 25, the woman - dressed in an oversized pink t-shirt covering her shorts - was fined under Section 34(2)(b) of MPKB's Business and Industrial Trade By-Laws 2019.
The alleged offence read: "Pemilik bukan Islam berpakaian tidak sopan. Baju t-shirt dan berseluar pendek paras punggung" (Non-Muslim business owner dressed inappropriately in t-shirt and short shorts).
According to Sin Chew Daily, Section 34(2)(b) states that business licence owners need to ensure those working on their premises must wear "decent" clothes or, if they are Muslim, cover their aurat (modesty).
The by-law does not define what is considered "decent" clothing.
Nga said the local council should not be over eager to hand out fines.
In this situation, the minister said they should have discussed the matter with the woman, reprimand and educate her while also respecting that she is a non-Muslim.
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As expected, Malaysiakini deleted my comment. Not within seconds of my posting, but within a couple of hours. Here it is again. To this non-Muslim woman who owns this shop, I have this to say. Work hard, make sufficient money, then move your business away from the filth that is Kelantan. You may not accomplish this immediately, but you will if you persevere. To the Kota Bharu Municipal Council's (MPKB), I have this to say. You and PAS are bigots, empty vessels that make filthy noises, which is about all your brains are capable of. Malaysiakini, you will probably delete my comment within seconds of my posting. Go ahead if you must. Suspend my subscription if you must. I won't miss a thing. Likethumb_up4 7 minutes ago Well said. Likethumb_up1 5 minutes ago well said Likethumb_up 5 minutes ago Well said! Likethumb_up
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