Tight Jeans Banned for Muslim Women in Indonesia’s province

Meulaboh, Indonesia: Women can’t wear tight dresses in Indonesian Province Aceh after Authorities issued regulation. Ramli Mansur, head of West Aceh district has started campaign to implement this new rule.  Initially Police is providing free loose trousers to women who caught wearing jeans or tight dresses. Ramli told that this is two month campaign to enforce this regulation.

Headscarves are common not only among Muslim women but also in young girls. Many women use motorbike for travelling and therefore they wear jeans.

The rule is not for Non-Muslims but authorities are expecting respect from their side. Interestingly, this rule has been implemented only in West Aceh province.

 Its merit to mention here that there are no specific punishments on violation of this rule but local leaders will impose “moral sanctions”.  This province had also punishment on pedophiles and homosexuality. On other hand, western media has rejected this rule and termed it as attack on seculars and democracy.