Following emergence on social media of a dress code etiquette notice photographed at a Perodua service centre, the national carmaker has issued an official statement on the matter.
“It has come to our attention that there has been an issue regarding an irregular ‘dress code etiquette’ notice which was displayed at the Perodua Service Centre in Kuantan, Pahang.
“We would like to inform you that we have already taken immediate action by removing the signage. This particular dress code etiquette is not aligned with our official guidelines and we are now conducting an official investigation into the matter followed by corrective measures to ensure that such an incident does not repeat itself,” read a statement by Perodua Sales COO, JH Rozman Jaafar.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience experienced by our valued customers at the Perodua Service Centre,” the statement concluded.
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Comments mostly express strong opposition and skepticism toward Perodua’s strict dress code policy at the Kuantan service center, with many deeming it excessive and inappropriate for a car service environment. Several comments compare it to fine dining standards and criticize the ruling political influence, especially PAS's involvement, viewing it as overzealous religious extremism. Some highlight that customers should not be forced into formal attire when servicing vehicles and warn that such policies could harm sales and reputation. A few comments suggest that dress rules should be modest but reasonable, emphasizing practicality over formality. Overall, sentiments lean towards frustration and ridicule of the dress code enforcement, with discussions often veering into broader political or racial topics, but the key theme remains opposition to perceived overreach and unnecessary restrictions.