The People’s Association (PA) released a statement on Facebook (14 June), responding to Sarah Bagharib and rejecting her accusations of racism, after the PA used her wedding photo as part of Hari Raya decorations, without her permission.
The PA used her wedding photo without permission and cut out her (and her husband’s) faces to use as photo stand-in as part of their Hari Raya decorations.
The PA then withdrew their offer of meeting up with Sarah because they believe that from her “actions”, her purpose of meeting them has gone “far beyond” the original incident.
Netizens were displeased with the PA, as a result.
Amin then shared the PA’s Facebook post, along with his two-cents on the matter:
A Facebook user then commented on Amin’s post and said that “just because you don’t see it as racist don’t mean the rest of us minorities have to agree with you. Stop being out of touch.”
To which Amin said:
Netizens then jumped to the Facebook user’s defence, condemning Amin’s behaviour and choice of words.
Images sources: Amrin Amin Facebook, The People’s Association Facebook, @sarahbagharib on Instagram