Asia | Malaysia | Culture

Outrage Over Farah Ann Abdul Hadi’s Leotard: Women “Must Prioritize The Islamic Codes In Sports Attire” [Video]

Malaysian gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi took home gold medals from the 2015 Southeast Asian Games in the women’s floor exercise and women’s team events, but it seems the Muslim community can only focus on her leotard. Criticized for exposing her “aurat,” or her genital area, her criticizers feel she should cover up better, slamming Farah on social media for wearing a traditional gymnast’s leotard. In addition to her two gold medals, Farah Ann Abdul Hadi also brought home silver in the female individual events, plus three bronze medals — quite an achievement for any athlete. A

Middle East | Saudi Arabia | Culture

Riyadh: women to travel without guardian’s permission

Source: AsiaNews.it

New passport rules are under study. Currently, Saudi women come under the guardianship of male family members – fathers, husbands, brothers, uncles, and, if they are divorced or orphaned, sons – who alone can grant permission not only to travel, but also leave home, work or go to school. Saudi Arabia is currently drafting new regulations that would see women travel without the permission of their guardians. Major General Sulaiman Al-Yahya, director general of the passport department in Riyadh, said the rules would be based on the reasons for travel, not age. The procedures to allo