INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
DRESS CODE
PART 1 PRELIMINARY PAGE
1. Citation 3
2. Application 3
3. Interpretation 3
PART II GENERAL CODE
4. Display of the University’s identification card 7
5. Approved attire 7
6. Attire must cover the aurah 8
7. Formal dressing 9
8. National dress 9
9. Cross dressing 10
10. Accessories and jewelleries 10
11. Ceremonial attire 10
12. Trousers 11
13. Upper dress and blouse 11
14. Hairstyles 11
15. Head-cover and men headwear 12
16. Footwear 12
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PART III PENALTY
17. Compound 13
18. Subsequent misconduct 14
19. Failure to settle compound 14
PART IV MISCELLENEOUS
20. Enforcement of rules, orders, directives, etc 15
21. Reservation 15
22. Presumption 16
23. Duty of office-bearers, etc. of an organisation,
body or group 16
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INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
DRESS CODE
In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 40 (1) (e) of the
Constitution of the International Islamic University Malaysia, the
Board of Governors makes the following code:
PART 1
PRELIMINARY
Citation
1. This code may be cited as the International Islamic University
Malaysia Dress Code, and may be referred to as “IIUM Dress
Code”.
Application
2. IIUM Dress Code shall apply to every student and staff of the
University.
Interpretation
3. In this IIUM Dress Code, interpretation made by the University
in relation to the IIUM Dress Code shall be final and conclusive unless
the context otherwise requires:
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“disciplinary misconduct” means a misconduct committed under the
relevant disciplinary rules governing staff and students of the
University;
“Executive Personnel” means the following persons:
i. Chief Librarian;
ii. Chief Medical Officer;
iii. Executive Director of Finance Division;
iv. Head in-charge of security;
v. Head in-charge of academic management and admission;
vi. Dean of Kulliyyahs and Centres;
vii. Head in-charge of student affairs;
viii. Head in-charge of international affairs;
ix. Head in-charge of residential and services;
x. Head in-charge of information technology;
xi. Principal;
xii. Hospital Director;
This list is non-exhaustive and the Rector may include any other person
or persons from time to time as he deems necessary;
“formal activities” means all activities organised by the University or
by other entities registered under the University, conducted either
through physical or virtual means, and shall include but not limited to
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classes, talks, forums, symposiums, social gatherings, shows, sporting
or recreational events, and staff and student programmes;
“Identification card” means the Student’s Matriculation Card or the
Staff Card;
“Mahallah” means any accommodation by whatever name called,
provided by the University for the residence of students;
“officer” means a person including fellows with an executive function
attached to any office, department or division whether directly or
indirectly under the Executive Personnel in the University, whether
such office, department or division is voluntary, or for remuneration,
or otherwise;
“Principal means the principal of the Mahallah;
“Rector” as defined in the Constitution;
“Shariah” means the laws of Islam as recognised by ahlul Sunnah wal
jama’ah;
“staff” means any person employed under a contract of service with the
University;
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“student” includes any undergraduate student, postgraduate student,
part-time student, student under distance learning or off-campus
programme, diploma student, matriculation student, and non-
graduating student of the University;
“University” as defined in the Constitution;
“University Authority” as defined in the Constitution and includes any
person or body of persons authorised to act on behalf of the University;
Whereas: -
Words importing the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter
gender;
The recitals, headings and underlines are for convenience only and do
not affect the interpretation of these Rules;
Words and phrases defined in the IIUM Dress Code, shall bear the same
meanings herein;
Words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa;
A reference to any statute or legislation shall, unless otherwise
indicated, be a reference to the statute or legislation of Malaysia and
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includes any statutory modification, amendment or re-enactment
thereof;
Reference to “Islam” and “Shariah” shall, unless otherwise indicated,
bear the same meaning herein;
All schedules, attachments, notice, standing order, publication and
annexure hereto form part of the IIUM Dress Code;
PART II
GENERAL CODE
Display of the University’s identification card.
4. Staff and students shall display their respective University’s
identification cards at all material times whilst in the University’s
premises except when attending non-formal activities, sports and
outdoor activities.
Approved attire
5. (1) Staff and students shall dress in accordance with the
approved attire by the University as illustrated in Appendix A of the
IIUM Dress Code.
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(2) Staff and students shall not wear any attires which have
provocative or detrimental designs, images, words or phrases that is
against the IIUM Dress Code.
(3) Staff and students are not allowed to wear any attires which
symbolise any particular external organisation or group except on
certain proper occasions and with the permission from the University
Authority.
Attire must cover the aurah
6. (1) The attire of a male in public must be reasonably decent in
accordance with the urf (local custom) and shall cover the aurah of the
male body except under permissible circumstances such as sporting
events and in the Mahallah room.
(2) A female Muslim attire should cover the whole body save
for the face and the palm.
(3) A female Non-Muslim may adopt Islamic dress, if she so
desires, or at least cover the head with a scarf or shawl or similar
headgear as a symbol of respect to the Islamic university.
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Formal dressing
7. (1) Staff shall wear approved office attire during the working
hours, other official University functions and other formal activities
(2) Students may wear shirts and collared T-shirts when
attending classes and the shirts and collared T-shirts shall at all material
times be tucked in the trousers.
Notwithstanding the above, the Kulliyyah may determine the proper
attire for the students in accordance with the specific requirement of
the disciplines of studies.
(3) Slippers, non-strip sandals, round neck T-shirts, tight-fitting
trousers including jeans or pants should not be worn by students during
lectures, tutorials, official University functions and other formal
activities as well as within the proximity of IIUM administrative and
faculty buildings and centres.
National dress
8. Staff and students are encouraged to wear complete national
dresses/attires provided that they do not violate or infringe the IIUM
Dress Code and Islamic values and norms.
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Cross dressing
9. Staff and students are not allowed to wear dresses, accessories or
cosmetic products which resemble the opposite gender.
Accessories and jewelleries
10. (1) Staff and students shall not display excessive accessories,
apply excessive cosmetic products and use strong perfumes.
(2) Staff and students are not allowed to wear any accessories,
which symbolise any particular external organisation or group except
on certain proper occasions and with the permission from the
University Authority.
(3) No male shall wear necklace and bracelet except for
medical purposes and identification or on religious and/or traditional
grounds.
Ceremonial attire
11. Save as for convocation, the ceremonial attire for graduands, shall
be such as determined by the University from time to time.
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Trousers
12. (1) Males are allowed to wear jeans during non-formal
activities and during physical activities such as sports or recreation,
provided that they are not tight-fitting, multi-coloured, faded, and fancy
in design, torn or with patches.
(2) Females may wear loose pants which cover the ankles
provided that the pants are worn with long, loose upper dresses, which
cover the hip. Tight-fitting or figure-hugging pants are not allowed to
be worn except in the Mahallah room.
Upper dress and blouse
13. A female staff and student may wear a loose-fitting blouse and
upper dress provided that the items do not have long slits or side cuts
which reveal the hips or thigh area, the length covers the hips and the
sleeves are long enough reaching the wrists.
Hairstyles
14. (1) The length of the hair of a male shall not extend beyond the
collar and the hairdo should not be of unusual or extraordinary style.
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(2) Staff and students are prohibited to dye or colour his or her
hair unnecessarily.
Head-cover and men headwear
15. (1) A female Muslim is required to wear a proper head-cover
which serves the purpose of covering the aurah.
(2) A non-Muslim female is required to cover her head with a
scarf or shawl or similar headgear when she is in the University or
outside the University when she is representing the University in any
formal or informal activities.
(3) Male staff and students shall not wear hats or caps whilst
attending official and formal functions except on religious and/or
traditional grounds.
Footwear
16. (1) Staff must wear proper office shoes during working hours,
official University functions and other formal activities.
(2) The footwear for female shall cover the feet, and the heels
of the footwear shall not be excessively high.
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(3) Students are allowed to wear formal shoes, sports shoes and
strip sandals during lectures, tutorials, official University functions and
other formal activities within the proximity of IIUM administrative and
Kulliyyah buildings and centres.
(4) Slippers, non-strip sandals and slip-on shoes are prohibited
to be worn during the official University functions and other formal
activities.
PART III
PENALTY
Compound
17. (1) Any person who contravenes any provision of this Code
shall be subjected to a compound for a sum of Ringgit Malaysia
Hundred (RM100.00) for each offence under this Code.
(2) A compound issued under this Code shall be paid within
fourteen (14) days from the date of its issuance.
(3) A compound issued under this Code shall be dealt with in
accordance with the compound procedures made by the University.
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(4) Any reduction of a compound issued under this Code shall
be decided by the relevant Executive Personnel.
Subsequent misconduct
18. (1) For any subsequent misconduct committed by a student or
staff, he or she shall be subjected to a minimum compound of Ringgit
Malaysia Two Hundred (RM200.00) and shall not exceed Ringgit
Malaysia Five Hundred (RM500.00) for each subsequent misconduct.
(2) Any reduction of a compound issued under this Code shall
be decided by the relevant Executive Personnel.
Failure to settle compound
19. (1) Failure of students to settle any outstanding compound in
accordance with the compound procedures made by the University
shall result in the suspension of the following services:
(a) online registration of course and Mahallah;
(b) issuance of course and Mahallah registration slip;
(c) issuance of examination slip;
(d) access to examination result; and
(e) clearance for graduation.
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PART IV
MISCELLENEOUS
Enforcement of rules, orders, directives, etc.
20. Executive Personnel or officers shall enforce this IIUM Dress
Code and orders or directives given by the University Authority from
time to time.
Reservation
21. (1) The University reserves the absolute right to interpret and
decide on any matter including but not limited to any Shariah and
Islamic issues.
(2) Notwithstanding the above, in relation to any interpretation
of any Shariah and Islamic affair, doctrine or thought including but not
limited to all recognised Islamic schools; the University shall have the
absolute discretion to decide and determine the interpretation.
Any interpretation and decision made by the University shall be final
and conclusive.
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Presumptions
22. Muslim students and staff are presumed to have knowledge of the
Islamic Dress Code and shall observe the same at all times. Non-
Muslim students and staff are presumed to have knowledge of the IIUM
Dress Code and shall observe the same at all times.
Duty of office-bearers, etc. of an organisation, body or group
(1) It is the responsibility of an organiser to inform participants
and invited guests on the observance of the IIUM Dress Code.
Information of the same shall be reflected in all invitation letters/cards,
posters including electronic posters and brochures. Failure to adhere to
this provision, the Person- in- Charge or the Director of the Programme
shall be subjected to a compound, unless he establishes to the
satisfaction of the appropriate University Authority that the misconduct
was committed without his knowledge and that he had exercised all due
diligence to prevent the commission of the misconduct.
(2) Any office bearer of, or any student or staff managing or
assisting in the management of, any organisation, body or group as
referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be liable to be proceeded against under
this rule, notwithstanding that he may not have taken part in the
commission of the misconduct.
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APPENDIX ‘A’
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ILLUSTRATIONS FOR FORMAL ATTIRE
(MALE)
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ILLUSTRATIONS FOR NON- FORMAL ATTIRE
(MALE AND FEMALE)
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ILLUSTRATIONS FOR HAIR STYLE
(MALE)
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ILLUSTRATIONS FOR SPORTS ATTIRE
(MALE)
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ILLUSTRATIONS FOR FORMAL ATTIRE
(FEMALE)
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ILLUSTRATIONS FOR FORMAL ATTIRE
(NON- MUSLIM FEMALE)
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ILLUSTRATIONS FOR SPORTS ATTIRE
(FEMALE)
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