Minister Nga Kor Ming said the woman should not have paid the fine. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said on Saturday that the Kota Bharu Municipal Council has agreed to do so following discussions with the Local Government department’s director-general.
“If she cannot wear shorts, it means all her stock would have to be discarded, which does not make sense. the issue is now settled.” The provision states that Muslim and non-Muslim business owners have to ensure they are dressed decently while at work, and this applies to the employees as well. Pictures of the woman holding the paper document of her fine went viral on social media, sparking outrage among netizens who expressed fears that non-Muslims were being subjected to Muslim standards, despite being told otherwise over the years.
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