THE STAR
Tuesday, April 29, 2003

Scholarship freeze for robed scholars

STATE government scholars in the Middle East who wear the jubah (robe) instead of the Malay attire during classes and official functions may have their scholarships frozen.

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo said the state government had received information that a few Pusat Zakat Selangor scholars in Jordan wore the robes even while playing football.

“Even the Arabs wear pants when they play football but our students were seen wearing robes when playing football and this is really insulting,” Dr Khir said in reply to Datuk Mufti Shuib (BN – Ampang).

Dr Khir said guidelines on scholars' attire were clearly stipulated in the agreement signed by the two parties.

“I do not understand what is wrong with our students. Their actions seem to ridicule the Malay race and we cannot tolerate such behaviour,” he said.

“I do not see why they have to be ashamed of their ethnic background. I think the Malays are a better race than the Arabs,” he said.


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