The Malaysian hijab, or tundung, is a voluntary headscarf worn by Muslim women in public as a symbol of religious devotion. It can come in various styles and colors and is only mandatory in certain places, such as mosques. The Malaysian government does not regulate its wearing, but has banned the niqab for government employees.
A Malaysian hijab, also called a tundung, is a headscarf or scarf that a woman may wear in public as a symbol of her religious devotion. The Malaysian hijab covers a woman’s hair, but if her face is covered, the hijab is called a niqab. The design of a Malaysian hijab can vary, allowing for stylistic differences between women. Wearing a hijab is voluntary in Malaysia, unlike other countries where it is mandatory for all women in public, although Muslim and non-Muslim women are required to wear a hijab in certain places within Malaysia. This garment can be worn from childhood, which can help a girl get used to wearing the hijab regularly.
Unlike other areas of the world, Malaysian hijabs come in a wide variety of styles. The hijab can be black, red, blue, or various other colors, allowing a woman to match or complement the rest of her outfit. Decorative embroidery or other patterns can be sewn onto the hijab, allowing for some customization compared to hijabs that are just one solid piece of cloth.
Wearing a Malaysian hijab is voluntary, unlike in other countries where women can be punished if they appear in public without wearing a hijab. Malaysian Muslim women who chose not to wear the hijab in public are also not socially pressured or punished. The only time a Malaysian woman, Muslim or not, is required to wear a Malaysian hijab when she enters a mosque or other Islamic buildings. While Muslim women may wear a hijab that covers the shoulders and drapes over the forehead, non-Muslim women may wear a simple cloth that covers the back of the head.
The Malaysian government does not regulate the wearing of hijabs, except in special circumstances. Public servants, or government employees, can wear hijabs while working, but the government has banned the wearing of niqabs by government employees while working. Some in Malaysian society view the wearing of the hijab as an Arab cultural influence, and view it with suspicion.
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