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When Malaysia itself barred the purdah — 1985

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When Malaysia itself barred the purdah — 1985

A Malaysian government ruling barred face veils for women in the civil service and Muslim university students. UPM suspended sixteen students for refusing to comply; five were barred from final examinations. PAS and ABIM offered the students free legal aid.

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Source: UCA News, 28 May 1985.

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