Wearing jeans or shorts could lead to a public caning as Banda Aceh authorities launch stricter enforcement of Sharia-inspired regulations on clothing. Some say their personal liberty is under attack.
By Yamko Rambe for Khabar Southeast Asia in Jakarta
Keep this up, Islamic Sharia. Long live Islam. Allah is great!
syarif
November 27, 2013 @ 02:11:06AM
If we all take care not to blame one another, the situation would be secure and we would not need the WH. Every one of us who live in Nanggro Aceh Darussalam have made mistakes in our actions, our efforts and our sympathies. Let us fix our mistakes starting from our personal lives, families, organizations and improve upon the executive, legislative, and judicial aspects.
J. I. Siregar
August 24, 2013 @ 09:08:35AM
I think the regulations for attire in Aceh is too strict. Even Malaysia, which implements the Islamic sharia as a country, does not have regulations that are as restrictive as the ones in Aceh. Moreover, not all Malaysian Muslim women wear the hijab.
hoiron yousef maron
June 9, 2013 @ 02:06:18AM
What is so difficult about following it?
Arif Rohman
June 5, 2013 @ 11:06:14AM
Just wear a sarong or outerwear corset. To be safe.
gabman
January 22, 2013 @ 03:01:51AM
This is not urgent, there are still many things that need solutions. For example, people working abroad as maids who end up being abused and raped. Why not think about job availability?
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