'Tudung' is part of convocation attire, government says

"Tudung" Is Part Of IIUM Convocation Attire For Women, Shafie Says
November 09, 2005

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- A "tudung" (headcover) is part of the
official dress for International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM)
female
graduates during convocation ceremonies, said Higher Education Minister
Datuk Dr Shafie Mohd Salleh, Wednesday.

The dress-code must be adhered to by all graduands, both Muslims and
non-Muslims, he said.

"For non-Muslims, they are not required to wear "tudung litup" (a cloth
covering the whole head) but scarves will do," he told reporters here
when asked to comment on the issue raised by DAP in the Dewan Rakyat two
weeks ago.

On the wearing of tudung by non-Muslim IIUM students when attending
lectures, Shafie said it was a symbol of respect to the university.

-- BERNAMA

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