Response on; REVIEW SCHOOL UNIFORMS

"..Something must be seriously wrong with local men if the sight of girls in their school uniform turns them on, says Sisters in Islam.." ( the star; 23rd may 2008-edited)

What is so serious about the girl's school uniform? Is 'white' a symbol of S.E.X.Y?

It is not the colors that matter, but it is how you portray yourself for not being too sexy and attracted by others, especially MEN. Having a second-time analysis at the statement made by the National Islamic Students Association of Malaysia (PKPIM) vice-president Munirah Bahari, there are some concrete reasons for WHY the government should review of the uniform policy. But, the thing is, will there be any possibilities for the reducing of rape cases to occur, if the changes of the WHITE uniform is permitted? For sure, it will remain vague, unless; there are actions to be taken!

“It is entirely irresponsible for anyone to suggest the idea that rape is a result of attire. Rape is not about attire, it’s about power that perpetrators feel they have over their victims,” (Women’s Aid Organisation executive director Ivy Josiah said in the star; 23rd May 2008-edited)

The idea of uncritical thinking is clearly stated in this statement for which ( I hope) it wont gives us, WOMEN any courageous to slightly think that the power of wearing any kinds of attire is in our hands! YES, RAPE is also about ATTIRE, and yet the power that perpetrators feel they have over their victims is also inspirited by the ATTIRE of the victim! Statistic shows that most rape cases are caused by the act of the victim itself for which it cannot be denied that psychological factors may also be contributed regarding this social ill. But let us try to have a look at the way our beloved young teenagers wear their clothes. Regardless the uniform issue. Are they following the real ethics of 'human' dress code? Try to put a step on Jalan Bukit Bintang, (24 hours; non stop!) and there you could see how Malaysian portray themselves in terrific ways!

I was a government school former and used to wear WHITE kurung for almost 12 years. The moment when the Head of Discipline were walking around with cane in hands is still clear in mind especially during the 'spot check hour'! The first thing that she stressed on was, "LADIES! are you wearing camisole?" It sounds simple, but it makes sense! WHITE kurung should be wearing together with camisole! And, on the other way around, it is back to a short-simple-significant word; DISCIPLINE! Yes, one should have discipline for each and every single thing in life and yet, in the scope of school environment, the Discipline Department should strictly plays their important role by empower their 'touch' towards students for a better-prevention.

verse from the Holy Qur’an states clearly the Islamic dress code for women; Allah said in the Glorious Qur’an, which means:

“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer palms of hands or one eye or dress like veil, gloves, head-cover, apron, etc.), and to draw their veils all over Juyûbihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms) and not to reveal their adornment except to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husband’s fathers, or their sons, or their husband’s sons, or their brothers, or their brother’s sons, or their sister’s sons, or their (Muslim) women (i.e. their sisters in Islam), or the (female) slaves whom their right hand possess, or old male servants who lack vigour, or small children who have no sense of feminine sex. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And all of you beg Allah to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful.” (Surah An-Nur, verse 31)


So, to change or not to change the school uniform's color, it is up to the Ministry of Education to decide. A special honor to Munirah Bahari for her care regarding this issue which for at least she and her team members did something! Don't just sit and condemn others without further actions or else you'll become the real 'useless'. This 'something' may also become 'big thing' which is much more better than 'nothing', perhaps! Also, a special memo to all ladies out there; do watch your dress code; and do remember that there are many eyes watching over you and staring trough your clothes! Behave your 'human' ethics for at least if you feel no one is around, still, the One and Only is watching and He always do!