Thursday, December 1, 2022

Terengganu reinforces ban on unisex hair salons

 


PAS-led Terengganu has ramped up enforcement of its ban on unisex hair salons in the state and operators who go against the gender-segregation licensing regulation will be fined between RM500 and RM1,000.

State executive councillor Alias Razak explained that this was not a new rule but an existing licensing regulation under the jurisdiction of the local government.

"The hair salon or barbershop, be it run by Muslims or non-Muslims, is not allowed to provide haircut services for both men and women at the same time," he was quoted as saying by Sin Chew Daily.

The operators must abide by the licensing regulations or else they will be fined or their licence will be revoked, the state housing and local government committee chairperson warned.

"There is no exemption for hair salons or barbershops run by non-Muslims. If we allow non-Muslim female hairdressers to provide haircuts for male customers, Muslim men may visit the shop," he added.

Terengganu executive councillor Alias Razak

It was reported that state-appointed assemblyperson Zuraida Md Noor called for enforcement action to be taken to ensure that barbershops and spas in the state observe syariah requirements and gender-segregation regulations.

"The question is, to what extent are these regulations complied with? I have received complaints from the locals who voiced concern over men and women appearing at the same barbershop.

"This also happened in spa premises and beauty salons. I wonder how the hairdressing industry and beauty salons can overlook this major issue," she said during a debate session at the state assembly sitting on Nov 29. - Mkini

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