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MARCH 25 — With reference to the recent news report on the appointment of Jakim’s new director-general (DG), which takes effect on March 21, I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to Datuk Hajah Hakimah Mohd Yusoff.
I personally welcome such news as a pleasant surprise. Being elected as the first woman to lead the Malaysian religious department is an inspirational feat worth commemorating.
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However, browsing through the public comments on Facebook since March 18th in response to this celebratory news is upsetting. Some Malaysian netizens (including women) publicly and unapologetically show resentment towards having a female DG for Jakim. Such a negative sentiment was displayed even when the announcement was accompanied by information on Datuk Hajah Hakimah’s qualifications and 30 years of service in relevant fields. If a male Muslim was appointed as Jakim’s DG, are such details even necessary, requested, scrutinised, or questioned?
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| Item Type: | Newspaper |
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| Subjects: | 300 Social sciences 300 Social sciences > 320 Political science 300 Social sciences > 305 Social groups |
| Campuses: | Selangor > Dengkil Campus |
| Divisions: | Faculties > Academy of Language Studies |
| Newspaper: | Malay Mail |
| Date: | 25 March 2022 |
| Depositing User: | Muhamad Faiz Abdul Ghafar (Dengkil) |
| Languages: | English |
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