Lust in the air troubles Malaysia's parliament

0 Comments | AFP, April, 2005

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) — Lustful men and body-hugging outfits worn by Malaysia Airlines hostesses split legislators along gender lines as both came under fire in parliament, local media reported.

Male lawmaker Idris Haron complained that "such a tight body-hugging outfit would result in male passengers sexually harassing the stewardess".

Female legislator Rozaiday Talib, a doctor, responded by blaming boozy men for sexual harassment on aircraft, the Sun reported.

"When a person is slightly intoxicated, he becomes bolder and his desires and libido become stronger," she said.

Rozaiday was supported by another woman parliamentarian, Tan Liam Hoe, who said: "When the male passengers board a plane, all they tend to look at are the stewardesses' breasts. This...