YOURSAY | What nurse uniforms have to do with Health White Paper?

YOURSAY | ‘Do these fellows go to the hospital to check out body forms or seek treatment?’

Nurses’ uniforms too tight, not syariah-compliant: PN MP

Mazilamani: My God, do these fellows go to hospitals to check out body forms under the dressing of nurses or lady doctors or for recoverable medical treatment?

It is now clear that with some patients, their palpitation increases at sonic speed seeing the medical staff.

I don’t think the complaints come from lady patients. Why must men decide everything for ladies in our country?

Anyway, what does this have to do with the parliamentary debate on the Health White Paper? What is their contribution to the white paper?

Focus on how to improve the delivery of medical services, better medical care, better medication, as well as recruiting more doctors and specialists in government hospitals.

Proarte: What Perikatan Nasional (PN) wants is publicity no matter how illogical or puerile. As long as “Islam and syariah compliance” are somehow brought into the discussion, they would have considered it worthwhile because PN would be seen as championing Islam.

There is no comeback to that because an “Islamic” issue is involved, no matter how bogus or ridiculous because everyone is afraid of being labelled “anti-Islam” or a “Western liberal”.

Personally, I feel MPs should have the confidence to tackle “Islamic” issues and not assume a PAS MP knows much about Islam.

Surely the so-called tight nurses’ uniforms actually come in different sizes - such as small, medium, and large.

There are also proper regulations in place with regard to the design of hospital uniforms in order to minimise cross-infection.

Vijay47: PAS Kuantan MP Wan Razali Wan Nor, I agree that it is truly a challenge when one has to choose between bodily well-being and complying with the dictates of one’s faith.

What should a man choose, staying fast to religious norms or securing good health in a hospital that might expose him to the temptations of an alluring feminine figure where the delectable sight of legs, bosom, and bottom may cause him to stray from the golden path to syurga (heaven)?

To many, the choice may be hard. But to you, Wan Razali, it will be nothing but heaven over hell any time.

So the next time your vision blurs, your hands tremble, your body burns, you are unable to hear your wives, and there is this terrible thumping in your chest, stay home and face what God may have destined for you.

That would be a stroke of spiritual brilliance.

StevenOng: Many are not aware, but in Malaysia, it is not how smart one is or how hard-working, or the good things one has done for the country. It is all about how Islamic one is.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is already showing that he is more Islamic than PN but still the rest are sleeping. Do DAP leaders dare to insist that Malaysia is best being a secular state?

It is a dilemma for all who want to see a peaceful, prosperous Malaysia but there are too many obstacles for those who are supporting an Islamic state in Malaysia.

The evidence of an Islamic state can already be seen in the countries already ruled by Islamists. There are many Muslims in Malaysia who are against those Islamist styles of government.

But DAP seems to be losing to PAS candidates. And in the coming state election, you will see more DAP candidates losing to PN candidates. Hence, it is not important how smart or hard-working one is but who is more Islamic.

The signs are there that Anwar is trying to be the first PM to convert Malaysia into an Islamic state. He has already stated that he rejects a secular state for Malaysia and now he is increasing the power and influence of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim).

Joe Lho: Nursing uniforms should help to reduce infection and be comfortable enough that they can rescue patients during emergencies. It is a working requirement and should not be decided by politicians or religious officers.

I have no intention of offending anyone but the tudung labuh (long tudung) dangles down onto the patient’s body when the nurse is performing their duty. By the end of their shift, the tudung will be covered in bacteria.

Long loose clothing is also a risk of being trapped between doors and equipment.

Do we want to dictate nurses’ attire but have patients die? Or do we want nurses to save many patients’ lives?

Sighhhhhhh: Wearing loose-flowing clothes can be risky for nurses and professionals in active or hazardous environments. While comfort is important, safety should be prioritised.

Loose garments can get entangled in equipment or hinder movement, increasing the chances of accidents. Healthcare organisations have dress codes to address this.

Nurses are encouraged to wear well-fitted attire without loose or dangling parts, avoiding materials that catch easily. Jewellery and accessories that pose risks should also be avoided.

Following these guidelines reduces the likelihood of accidents caused by loose clothing. Prioritising safety benefits both nurses and patients in fast-paced healthcare settings.

Embun: Wan Razali adds to our list of sexist people whose eyes have nowhere else to look apart from scrutinising what women wear.

By the way, do consider this the next time you see a woman wearing clothes you deem tight - “And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into the hell of fire.”

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