After social media backlash, university in Malaysia allows national attire

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The only difference for a male graduand’s attire is the requirement to wear a tie with their chosen attire.

) today issued a revised version of its latest dress code guideline for its 50th convocation ceremony next month following an earlier one which had stirred Malaysians’ displeasure on social media.

However, the latest advisory did not specify which national attire is allowed, only explicitly stating all items of clothing worn must be dark-coloured, fully sleeved and extend to one’s ankle. For both female guests and graduands, they are also allowed to similarly wear a lounge suit or a long-sleeved top paired either with formal trousers or a long skirt.

Previously, the cheongsam and the saree, which are traditional dresses for ethnic Chinese and Indian women respectively, were listed in the prohibited category alongside a short-sleeved blouse and knee-length pencil skirt combination.

 

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