: While Malaysians use the term tudung , Indonesians more commonly refer to it as a jilbab or kerudung . Pressing Social Issues
Once, the hijab was uncommon in urban Indonesia. Today, approximately 75% of Muslim women in Indonesia wear the hijab, a dramatic rise from only 5% in the late 1990s.
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In response to these issues, the Indonesian government has stepped in, issuing decrees that prohibit public schools from mandating religious attire.
This subject sits at a complex intersection of ethnicity (Malay), gender (young women/“cewek”), religious identity (hijab-wearing Muslim), and nationality (Indonesian). A serious review must acknowledge both its cultural richness and the social tensions it contains.
