#289 - Gov.sg Hari Raya Ad pulled after backlash & Goh Chok Tong’s scarecrow photo ruffles feathers

What a long weekend full of kerfuffles! The Ministry of Communications and Information removed its Hari Raya ad after it faced criticism for its supposed stereotyping of Malay families. Is it really stereotyping though? Also, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong’s Hari Raya post was deemed by many to be “tone-deaf” as it featured him taking a picture with a scarecrow dressed in traditional Malay garb. He later clarified that some people had “misinterpreted the post as portraying Malays/Muslims as ‘scarecrows’”. Again, we examine if there’s any offence to be taken with his photo, and discuss how he can overcome this PR boo-boo.Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB YouTubeYLB IGSupport our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #6Gov.sg Hari Raya Ad pulled after backlashMCI removes Hari Raya ad after online backlash for stereotyping Malay community - TODAYGoh Chok Tong’s scarecrow photo ruffles feathersFormer PM Goh Chok Tong poses with scarecrow in Hari Raya Puasa post, gets called out for being tone-deafOne Shiok CommentComment by u/internetlurker96One Shiok ThingXbox Game Pass servicehowisFelix.today? · Felix Krause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.