Malaysia enforces sex segregation at salons
27 Nov 2012 5:46 AM IST
A Malaysian state has enforced gender-segregation rules for unisex salons, prohibiting women from cutting the hair of men and vice-versa to curb sexual harassment at work places.
Takiyuddin Hassan, Culture and Tourism Committee chairman of Kelantan state said the by-law was enforced in line with the Islamic policies propagated by the fundamentalist Islamic party PAS government more than 10 years ago.
It is in line with our government's policy to safeguard women and curb sexual harassment at work places,’ he said, adding that the rule applied to all districts in the state.
However, such laws are not found in any other states except Kelantan ruled by PAS opposition party.
Takiyuddin Hassan, Culture and Tourism Committee chairman of Kelantan state said the by-law was enforced in line with the Islamic policies propagated by the fundamentalist Islamic party PAS government more than 10 years ago.
It is in line with our government's policy to safeguard women and curb sexual harassment at work places,’ he said, adding that the rule applied to all districts in the state.
However, such laws are not found in any other states except Kelantan ruled by PAS opposition party.
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