PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 – A university lecturer was kicked up a fuss after she was being disallowed into the Palace of Justice here on Tuesday due to she was wearing a dress that was above the knees. There was also a sign barring those in short skirts from entering the premises.
The lecturer who forced to cover legs at Palace of Justice was from Universiti Malaya with wearing a white dress that shorter than her knees. The lecturer was seen arguing with auxiliary policemen manning the X-ray machine and metal detector security screening booth this morning at the main entrance of the palace.
She contended that the dress code across all government buildings was inconsistent. Therefore, the sentry policemen were also adamant not to allow her into the court. The lecturer was come to support her colleague, Dr Azmi Sharom’s battle against the Sedition Act 1948 at the Federal Court.
Meanwhile, she was also accompanied by Teratai assemblyman Tiew Way Keng. Tiew said he believed that the lecturer was appropriately dressed and the lecturer will send a letter to a ministry over the incident. In the same time, the lecturer was finally allowed into the building after she wrapped a scarf around her waist.
