The ministry of Education and Sports has approved white veils as part of the institutional uniform for female Muslim health trainees. “Female Muslim Trainees are permitted to cover their heads with a plain WHITE VEIL as an approved part of the institutional uniform,” the ministry said. AdvertisementThe veil must cover the trainee’s head, ears and neck and be “neatly tucked inside the uniform collar”. The ministry also restricted the material and design of the approved veil, requiring it to be made of plain white fabric without stones, colourful decorations or other embellishments. Advertisement“The approved material for the veil must be plain white fabric, entirely free from stones, colourful decorations, or any forms of embellishment,” the directive states.