Tomboy protests a security threat? (Reuters)

[FCHP]

I found the following interview transcript about this matter both insightful and intriguing. It's between Aniza Damis and Malaysian Department of Islamic Development (Jakim) director-general Datuk Wan Mohamad Sheikh Abd Aziz.

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/N...cle/index_html

My personal favorite among the question and answers,

"Q: The problem is, when it comes to the level of society, the understanding of this fatwa might be different. For instance, at the moment, a lot of men?s clothes have become unisex for women. So, for instance, on the days where I am going to a particularly rough place, I might wear a shirt and pants, and I might not wear earrings or bright lipstick. If someone sees me at that time, what would be the conclusion that person might have on my sexual preference?
A: That is a different issue. We are currently talking about normal conditions. If we talk about situations like you mentioned, then that?s the same as a male policeman going undercover as a woman."

[vikraman]

Lol. I love his answers. I bet he graduated from a local uni? A+, these sort of civil servants are a real gem aren't they. Fantastic quality, hell he'll fit in just right with the rest of the UMNO-controlled civil service!

[qedx]

I just read the article. His lesbian example is married to a man and has children and grandchildren... I can't decide whether to laugh or cry

[henry_yew]

Only a few comments:
1. If wearing trousers alone would make a woman a tomboy, that would spell disaster for the police force, military, navy and the security guards in my university; especially the women!

2. There is not a science yet on what makes a girl "tomboyish", thus how are we going to measure and determine whether the woman is a tomboy or otherwise?

3. What about guys who cross-dress themselves as women and even behave like women? They are quite a scene in shopping malls, especially.

Enough said, I guess.