- Jul 19, 2006
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THE attire of local artistes came under the spotlight again yesterday. Datuk Paduka Badruddin Amiruldin (BN-Jerai) expressed concern over the tight-fitting and skin-baring outfits that artistes wore these days, saying this did not reflect the Malaysian culture."The attire of some singers and actors seem to be made from insufficient material, exposing (skin) here and there, and they are too tight," he said. "Can the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim), Energy, Water and Communications Ministry, Information Ministry and the media discuss guidelines on dress code for the entertainment industry to suit Malaysian viewers?" he asked in a supplementary question.To this, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Abdullah Md Zin said Jakim had already issued 40 guidelines for the entertainment industry based on Islamic values, which included a dress code.However, he said, these were just guidelines and action could not be taken against artistes who did not adhere to them.But, he added, artistes who went overboard could face action under Section 29 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997 (Act 559)."Anyone who goes against the syarak laws through immoral behaviour in public can be fined not more than RM1,000 or jailed up to six months, or both."