Malaysians Criticise The Strict Dress Code Required By The Exchange 106 Management
Some believe the management of Exchange 106 has the right to enforce the dress code in a premium business location.
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The Exchange 106 garnered criticisms in the early stages of construction for being an eyesore in the city skyline.
While some people have come to terms with its towering presence, it looks like the expensive office building is gaining notoriety again.
Recently, the general manager of Exchange 106 issued a notice to remind all tenants and guests that they have to observe a business or smart casual dress code as outlined in the building’s Tenant Handbook.
This means attire like slippers, shorts, and tank tops are not allowed and are considered inappropriate.
The dress code was to reflect The Exchange 106 as a Premium A Grade building.
Exchange 106 at TRX doesn't want tenants to wear certain clothes.
— Saify Akhtar 🇲🇾🇸🇬🇵🇰 (@saifyakhtar) August 5, 2023
They say that even guests must match their image as a "Premium A Grade building".
No slippers, no shorts. Or they will restrict access to common areas.
IMO this is ridiculous. 😂
What's their occupancy BTW? pic.twitter.com/OQx5v34jEh
The announcement drew the ire of netizens who found the dress code silly. A netizen thought the label “Premium A Grade” was only reserved for eggs or beef.
Another person wondered if Malaysians are back to colonial rule with dress codes determined by a white man, while a netizen questioned if the building will turn away the former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin whose favourite footwear is slippers.
Meanwhile, some people defended the dress code. A netizen pointed out that similar dress codes are observed in KLCC Towers 1,2 and 3 for a long time without any uproar.
It was pointed out that it makes sense to observe a dress code to look presentable for business when working in a premium location.
Lol the dress code is just hilarious. It would mean that a lot of start ups ceo will be barred then 🤣
— THFCwill #ENICOUT #LEVYOUT 🟪🟨🟪🟨🟪🟨 (@Williamywj) August 5, 2023
I thought “Premium A Grade” is only used to describe eggs or beef.
— Jackson Ling (@jackson_llk) August 5, 2023
Back to colonial rule? Whiteman telling you what to wear and not be seen?
— Tony Yew (@WeyYnoT) August 5, 2023
Will they turn away Tun Daim whose footwear of choice are slippers. I’d love to see that.
— Anton Ambrose (@TheAntonAmbrose) August 5, 2023
klcc tower 1,2, 3 also cannot wear sandal,safety boot or tshirt round neck. this policy long time ago. so ? any issue
— akmal fahmi (@akmal8458) August 5, 2023
It’s for the betterment to look presentable when you are in the office floors. It is a good rule to benchmark as you’re working in a premium location. However, this rule shouldn’t apply to people who are going to 7-11 in their slippers & shorts. Then, that’s absurd.
— Dan Thompson (@DanThompson480) August 5, 2023
It's pretty ridiculous but I guess if tenants signed the agreement and didn't read the T&C…, it's within the rights of the building manager I guess.
— 0x__Darren (@0x__Darren) August 5, 2023
Curious what other examples of Premium Grade A buildings are tho and whether such rules are even enforceable.
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