DUNGUN: A food festival organiser has drawn criticism after using an image of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir in promotional material for their event here.
The poster, shared on the organiser’s Facebook page, featured Zara’s image alongside the hashtag #JusticeForZaraQairina and promoted the festival, which was held over the past week.
The caption accompanying the post encouraged visitors to attend by highlighting food, entertainment, and free entry, even inviting people to bring their family, friends, and neighbours.
Many online users expressed concern that the organiser appeared to be using Zara’s image for commercial gain, with some comments calling the decision insensitive.
Several criticised the inclusion of the hashtag, saying it shifted focus from remembering Zara to promoting the event, with one user describing it as “profit from Zara.”
The poster, shared on the organiser’s Facebook page, featured Zara’s image alongside the hashtag #JusticeForZaraQairina and promoted the festival, which was held over the past week.
The caption accompanying the post encouraged visitors to attend by highlighting food, entertainment, and free entry, even inviting people to bring their family, friends, and neighbours.
Many online users expressed concern that the organiser appeared to be using Zara’s image for commercial gain, with some comments calling the decision insensitive.
Several criticised the inclusion of the hashtag, saying it shifted focus from remembering Zara to promoting the event, with one user describing it as “profit from Zara.”
