Singapore allows hijab for Muslim nurses in public healthcare
Hsien Loong today announced that starting in November, Muslim nurses in the public healthcare sector in the republic will be allowed to wear a 'tudung' (hijab) with their uniforms.
Sun Aug 29 2021
PM Lee hopes to announce decision on tudung in August
He discussed the government's deliberations on allowing its Muslim nurses to wear the tudung, with the country's Malay/Muslim religious and community leaders in a 'candid, lively and sincere' manner.
Sun Apr 11 2021
Health Ministry to investigate sacked Muslim nurse's claims
It is compulsory for all Muslim nurses to cover their 'aurat', even in private hospitals, the ministry says.
Mon Dec 07 2015
PPIM wants JAKIM, Health Ministry to have guidelines on uniform for Muslim nurse
The JAKIM and the Health Ministry have been urged to issue guidelines on uniform for Muslim nurses at government and private hospitals.
Fri Dec 04 2015