Male Guests (Muslim / Non-Muslim)
Formal dress / national costume / "lounge suit" or appropriate clothing. The appropriate clothing order for men (including children aged 12 years and above) are long trousers and long-sleeved shirts (T-shirts are not permitted).
Female Guests (Muslim / Non-Muslim)
- The appropriate clothing for women (including children aged 12 years and above) is baju kurung/modern or kebaya.
- For non-Muslim guests, the length of dresses or skirts must reach the ankle.
- Sleeveless blouses, T-shirts, and pants that do not reach the ankle are considered inappropriate. Guests wearing such clothing are not allowed to enter the Hall.
Important Notes
- The guide to guests dress’s code is based on the guidelines of clothing for formal occasions.
- Children under the age of 12 are not allowed into the hall.
- Ushers/officers have the right to deny entry to the guests if they fail to comply with the stipulated dress code.
Convocation Dress Code For Graduands
Male graduands
- Mortar Board or Bonnet (provided by the University).
- Robe and Hood (provided by the University).
- A black or dark coloured lounge suit (coat or blazer) with a necktie. There is no colour restriction on the shirt or necktie; OR A pair of black ‘Baju Melayu’ with five buttons (“baju melayu cekak musang”),worn with a ‘sampin’ made of songket embroidered with flowers in gold threads. Sampin must not be worn with bengkung (girdle).
- Fully covered black leather shoes.
Female graduands
- Mortar Board or Bonnet (provided by the University).
- Robe and Hood (provided by the University).
- Modern Baju Kurung Labuh or kebaya labuh/bandung. The sarong skirt must be made without any side slit. A pleat in front is allowed; OR Long black skirts that fall below the ankle and long-sleeved blouses of any colour.
- "Lace" fabric can be used provided that it is lined with another fabric
- Shawls/headscarves/gloves are allowed.
- There is no colour restriction on clothes.
- For graduands who wear the hijab/headscarves, there is no colour restriction.
- Fully covered black shoes with heels. Sandals are strictly prohibited.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
GRADUANDS WHO FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PRESCRIBED CONVOCATION DRESS’S CODE AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE, WILL BE DENIED ENTRY TO THE HALL AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CEREMONY.
Convocation Dress Code For Graduands
