THERE was a light-hearted moment in the Dewan Rakyat after an MP posed a question about Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said’s “round-neck outfit”.
Citing the Standing Orders on dress code for MPs, Datuk Rosol Wahid (PN-Hulu Terengganu) asked if Azalina’s outfit met the required dress code.
He noted that female lawmakers are expected to wear a long-sleeved blouse with a sarong or with 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 outfit 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 readings yesterday.
