Last week, nurse Naziah Sauni Samat made the headlines after she claimed that she was sacked by a local private hospital – the Damai Service Hospital (Melawati) - for insisting on wearing long-sleeves at work.

She also alleged that the hospital failed to respect her obligations as a Muslim woman to cover her 'aurat' while on duty.

The hospital's management refuted Naziah's claims and instead claimed that she was sacked on disciplinary grounds.

The Health Ministry has promised to investigate the allegations raised, but early yesterday morning, the main entrance to the Damai Service Hospital (Melawati) was splashed with white paint ...