Malaysian Students Asked to Take Off their Panties to Prove that they are Menstruation

KUALA LUMPUR – Girls on Malaysia revealed on Twitter about the practice of “menstrual check” during the month of Ramadan at school. They claimed they were asked to remove their underwear to prove they were menstruating and could be forgiven for not fasting.

Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reported that several schoolgirls disclosed the abuse they faced in public schools, including menstrual examinations, sexual harassment, and public humiliation.

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The students reported that several female teachers, whom they called ustazah, doubted whether they were menstruating. The teachers felt it was necessary to check the sanitary napkin.

“She put her hands between my legs to feel if I have menstrual pads. I was very surprised, but I was too scared to speak, “a student told FMT.

“There was also a spot check on another day, but at that time I had to take off my underwear and give it in front of everyone to prove that I was bleeding,” continued the student, whose identity was protected.

The Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) described the menstrual examination as a violation of children’s rights and against the law because it had elements of sexual harassment or abuse.

Suhakam’s Commissioner for Children, Professor Datuk Noor Aziah Mohd Awal, said in accordance with Article 28 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) ratified by Malaysia in 1995, the signatory states are obliged to ensure that schools apply discipline in accordance with rights and dignity. children.

“Under the same convention, Articles 16, 19 and 36 each state that a child has a right to privacy; protection from harassment, violence and neglect; and protection from other forms of exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse, “he was quoted as saying Named, Saturday (24/4/2021).

Noor Aziah also reminded the Ministry of Education of its responsibility to protect all children or students from sexual harassment and exploitation as stipulated in Article 34 of the CRC.

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Therefore, he urged the ministry to take firm action against teachers and school authorities who have violated the rights and dignity of children.

“Clearer disciplinary guidelines must be developed to ensure such actions are not repeated,” he said.

“It is important for Malaysia to ensure a safer environment for future generations,” he added.

Noor Aziah also called on all ministries and stakeholders including parents and teachers to work together to ensure that children are safe in school.

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