Controversy Policewomen Veiling

Controversy Policewomen Veiling

When the Indonesian National Police Chief , General Sutarman announced women police ( policewoman ) are no longer forbidden to wear the veil , torn Sri Retno Indarti decided to start hooded .
" [ I wear hijab ] immediately after the announcement , " said a traffic police 45 -year -old .

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A group of veiled police in Banda Aceh .

As a Muslim , believes Sri hair is a woman 's private parts should be covered . " I'm more comfortable working while wearing the hijab , " he said .

However, the excitement did not last long . Less than a week after the announcement of rolling , the police postpone the decision until the new regulations regarding general officer uniform set .
The confusion is exacerbated as the same debate is happening also in a number of countries over whether hoods are allowed while on duty . Singapore, which is implementing a similar ban was debating the issue . In Edmonton , Canada , since the beginning of December this year the free policewomen to wear hijab while on duty .

As in Indonesia, the cross - veiled opinion about policewomen in a number of countries have sparked the parting of the public view . Approximately 90 % of Indonesia 's 240 million people are Muslim , the secular nature of government . Aceh province is the exception . The local government based on the Islamic law and provide flexibility for the policewomen to wear the hijab .
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Women like Sri regard the headscarf as part of its right to run religious behavior . However , others worry that the policy would be considered biased .
"If one symbol [ religious ] allowed [ in uniform ] , what if there are other symbols also wanted [ the uniform ] ? " Said Dr . Siti Musdah Mulia , an Islamic intellectual and researcher on gender issues in Islam . " In my opinion , the officer should not highlight the identity [ private ] . "

Dona Pietri , 26, a Muslim officer who worked on the communications division at the Jakarta Police , said that he appreciates his colleagues who decided to wear the hijab . However , according to him , the office uniform is the best option because the distinction is likely to create divisions in the body of the institution .
Some community members also expressed concern about police veiled . Some argue that the way they can affect the uniform handling cases involving Muslims . However , Mila Goddess , Muslim officials in Jakarta are likely to choose a revision in the way of dress police , said the fears were unfounded .
" I'm sure every member of [ the police ] will not take sides , " he said .

The officers said that they had been veiled re-release her scarf while waiting for the next decision . However , in the region , the reality is different . The use of the veil continues to be supported by their respective superiors .

Goddess Fitria , a policewoman in Malang said had been wearing hijab since four months ago . His boss was supportive stride .

With yet dimantapkannya policy , the members of the Facebook group titled Policewoman Indonesia diligently share the view . A number of brainstorming presented to officers who are still confused to continue to wear the hijab or not during the process of formulation of new rules .
Police spokesman , Brigadier -General Joey Boy Amar said on Saturday that all officers must abide by the rules now .