Ban on SWIMSUITS outside the BEACH Applies to ALL Women Now

Tourists visiting Terengganu can do a lot of things but women cannot wear swimsuits at the markets. “For example, if want to swim on the islands, they can wear swimsuits, but they can’t wear them at the markets. This definitely can’t be,” says tourism executive Razali Idris. He stressed that non-Muslim visitors should respect the culture and customs of the Malay-Muslim community. At the same time, he asks them not to worry. That is confusing and funny at the same time.

SWIMSUITS BAN in Ganu?

While they can dress as usual for their activities, certain public places like the Pasar Besar Payang may have specific dress codes. The guidelines aim to educate, not punish, and to date, no Muslim tourists have been penalized for breaching them, Razali explained. The issue was also discussed with the Gerakan political party, which received assurance that the guidelines apply only to Muslims.