Malaysian city urges women not to wear lipstick or high heels

[The council spokesman] denied reports that the code was compulsory or that women would be fined for breaking it.

"We just distribute pamphlets. Our minimum guideline is they must wear headscarves," said Azman Mohd Daham. "The rest is up to them. If they want to follow the 100 percent Islamic way, it’s up to them."

The guidelines were distributed to shops and businesses last month.

"We do not advocate tight clothes, too much lipstick or thick make-up, and even the headscarf should not be too transparent," said Mr Azman.

"Women should dress modestly, this is what Islam requires." Around 20 women are fined £75 every month for not wearing headscarfs in the state.

Two thirds of Malaysia’s population are ethnic Malays who are regarded as Islamic by definition and subject to Sharia law.

The rest of the population are ethnic Chinese and Indian and follow other faiths.

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