KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat erupted in laughter after a lighthearted exchange when a curious MP posed a question on Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said’s "round-neck outfit."
Citing the Standing Orders on dress code for MPs, Datuk Rosol Wahid, the Hulu Terengganu MP from Perikatan, questioned if Azalina’s outfit met the required dress code, noting that female lawmakers are expected to wear national dress, a long-sleeved blouse with a sarong or a knee-length skirt.
The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, who was winding up the Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025, was dressed in a red blazer with prints and a black top.
Seeking clarification from Deputy Speaker Alice Lau, Rosol asked whether Azalina's "round-neck" top was appropriate.
"I don’t think there’s a problem," Lau replied.
Azalina then responded, "My round-neck has a collar, maybe YB didn’t notice. I’ll show it after this," drawing laughter across the House.
"That’s dangerous," Rosol quipped.
Azalina then put her shawl on and playfully added, "I’ll wear a shawl. Maybe you just can’t stand seeing a round-neck."
The bill was passed after it was tabled for the second and third reading on Monday (Aug 25).
