POLICE have clarified an incident in which two women were initially denied entry to the Jasin District Police Headquarters after officers deemed their attire inappropriate when they attempted to lodge a report on Monday.
Melaka Police Chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said an inquiry began immediately after the complaint was received, revealing that the incident occurred at about 5pm when the women arrived to report a road accident.
“Officers at the front entrance requested that they return home to change into more suitable clothing before making the report. This was because neither of the women had sustained any injuries,” he said in a statement.
According to the police, the women returned at 5.40pm accompanied by their mother, wearing what officers described as more appropriate attire. They were then allowed to enter the premises and file their report without obstruction.
Dzulkhairi stressed that members of the public attending police complaint counters are required to observe the established dress code, which is set out in an official circular.
However, he noted that officers do exercise discretion in emergency situations or where immediate action is needed.
“I also advise the public not to speculate about this incident or misunderstand the dress code guidelines that have been set,” he said.
The woman involved had earlier expressed dissatisfaction to a Chinese-language newspaper, saying she was blocked from lodging her report merely because she was wearing a skirt above the knee. - December 9, 2025
