#Johormourns: Public must follow dress code when paying last respects

READ: Johor Sultan's son, Tunku Abdul Jalil dies Bernama observed that some members of the public who arrived at the palace as early as 8am were not allowed entry as they failed to follow the dress code set. Johor Royal Court Council president, Datuk Abdul Rahim Ramli at a news conference to announce the passing of the prince yesterday had said that the public were to follow the dress code set.

Muslim males are to wear white baju Melayu teluk belanga and black kain samping with the songkok fixed with a white band, while non-Muslim males are to wear black shirt and trousers, tie and black band round the left arm. Muslim women should wear white baju kurung, batik sarong and white scarf or head cover, while non-Muslim women should wear a decent top, long pants and black scarf or band on the left arm. Members of the public can pay their last respects from 9 am to 11.30 am and the VIPs from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm. The entry point for the public is the Johor Royal Court Council office gate and for the dignitaries, the Istana Besar gate.