Permatang Pauh MP Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamad Jan raised the issue of employing sexily-dressed female models in MotoGP because it contradicts against Islamic teachings and the Rukun Negara.
He requested the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kementerian Belia dan Sukan/KBS) to stop the practice during the Debate Session of the Supply Bill (RUU) 2025 at the Committee Level for KBS at the Dewan Rakyat yesterday (November 27).
“We recently watched the Sepang 2024 MotoGP competition in early November.
“So I would like to raise the issue that apart from the event being well-executed, there are several things that could be improved.
“I want to share about the issue of the tradition of displaying sexy female models throughout the event.
“If we see it as contradicting the teachings of Islam and our fifth Rukun Negara, which is Modesty and Morality, it is very inappropriate for a motor sport that is enjoyed by men and is popular with various levels of society to be presented with such things, and many visitors even complained,” he said.
Therefore, he requested KBS to take the matter seriously, such as taking action to improve the issue of alcohol delivery during Formula One (F1) races, previously. (Formula One has also stopped the service of umbrella girls for several years. – Editor.)
“So I request that KBS take this view into account as we have done before.
“If we look at the F1 sports category, there was a ceremony where alcohol was given on the podium, but in recent years, before SIC was not activated, we have seen that alcohol was not given.
“This is a good thing and may be practiced in our country, especially in the issue of conspicuous women,” he said.
Earlier, Muhammad Fawwaz also agreed to the cooperation agreement signed between the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Petronas.
“I agree with the agreement between SIC and Petronas to work together for three years to reduce SIC’s dependence on the government.
“In fact, the string of these agreements if we see many vibrant programs being implemented at SIC,” he said.
