Mindef stands by its dress code after journalist denied entry into building

The dress worn by the journalist (left) and the skirt used to cover up her knees.

PETALING JAYA: The strict dress code at the Defence Ministry headquarters applies to all parties, not only to reporters, it said in a statement Friday.

Referring to an incident where The Star journalist Tashny Sukumaran was prevented from entering the Ministry headquarters due to her attire, it said the dress code was not new.