Letter on AirAsia flight attendants' 'sexy' outfit questionable: Report
The NZ Herald on Monday reported that doubts have been raised since the emergence of the letter by Dr June Robertson, with some quarters questioning if it could be a "convenient political story".
By Veena Babulal - January 24, 2018 @ 8:25pm
KUALA LUMPUR: Is the letter purportedly written by a New Zealand doctor, complaining about AirAsia flight attendants' "sexy" outfit a fake?
The NZ Herald on Monday reported that doubts have been raised since the emergence of the letter by Dr June Robertson, with some quarters questioning if it could be a "convenient political story".
The letter appeared to throw some weight behind Dewan Negara Senator Datuk Hanafi Mamat’s call for Shariah-compliant uniforms for flight attendants.
The report said after some checks, it found that there is no Dr June Robertson registered with the Medical Council in the Wellington area.
While there was a person bearing the name living at the address stated in the letter purportedly sent to Hanafi, no one was at home when their reporters went for a visit.
The NZ Herald also reported that there is a Dr Robertson on LinkedIn, but the profile is minimal, and has no connections.
It also reported that netizens doubted the authenticity of Robertson’s letter which was sent to Hanafi who said that the attire of the flight attendants are disrespectful.
Hanafi added that the time has come for the government to provide new uniform guidelines which would portray Malaysia as a Muslim country with strong Eastern values. And this was met with support.
Other senators also claimed that the uniforms were revealing and that they could sexually arouse people.
Senator Datuk Megat Zulkarnain Omardin concurred, adding that his wife got worried whenever he flies AirAsia or Malindo. The general-secretary of the Malaysian National Silat Federation (PESAKA) also suggested changes to the design.
