Citing ‘Islamophobia’, PAS leader laments muted response to hotels’ headscarf ban
(MMO) – A PAS leader has complained of the lack of opposition against the headscarves ban for some female workers in the hotel industry, on the heels of heated criticisms against Muslim-only laundrettes in the country.
The party’s information chief Nasruddin Hassan had also accused the relative silence as an alleged form of “Islamophobia”, defined as the fear or prejudice against Islam or Muslims.
“When the laundrette placed a sign that says ‘Muslim only’ the issue solicited a furious response from all walks of life nationwide,” the Temerloh MP said in a statement.
In September, two laundromats in Johor and Perlis were revealed to practise Muslim-only policy. Both outlets reversed its restriction following decrees by their respective Rulers.
“But just recently the issue of the headscarf ban in international hotels for women workers surfaced… but unfortunately the woman who wanted to practise her religion failed to get support nor did anyone speak up against the hotels for such discrimination.
“Not only does this show double standard but exposed their deeply ingrained Islamophobia even if they try to mask it,” the PAS leader added.
