Nabil Luqman

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dUCk

Vivy Yusof

opportunism

<p>For numerous Muslim women in Malaysia, the hijab isn't just a daily necessity for modesty and covering their aurah (exposed skin/private parts); it's also a versatile fashion accessory that complements their outfits.</p>
<p>In Malaysia's vibrant fashion landscape, the hijab holds significant popularity, with brands vying for attention. Among these brands, dUCk stands out as a reliable choice, offering both style and comfort in their hijabs.</p>
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<p>In case you're unaware, dUCk was established by entrepreneur Vivy Yusof in 2014, driven by her passion for high-quality scarves. Since its inception, the brand has gained widespread recognition for its extensive scarf offerings and is revered as a top choice among women.</p>
<p><strong>dUCk Faces Controversy</strong></p>
<p>Lately, the company revamped their Palestine dUCk collection as a means to generate funds for the Palestinian cause in response to the Al Aqsa Flood operation on October 7, 2023. This collection includes head scarves, mugs, and tote bags adorned with the colours of the Palestinian flag.</p>
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<p>Per their Instagram announcement, the profits from the collection will be directed to a non-governmental organization (NGO) called Viva Palestina Malaysia (VPM). VPM's focus is on providing Palestinians with essentials such as hot meals, clean water, medical assistance, and shelter.</p>
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<p>Despite their well-meaning intentions to aid Palestinians, social media users have criticized the initiative, branding it as insincere and profit-driven. They accused dUCk of seeking financial gain through their collection, while the people of Palestine continue to endure hardships</p>
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<p>In case you're not aware, there's a larger issue unfolding in Palestine. Israel is currently involved in bombing and causing casualties among Palestinians in response to an attack by the militant group Hamas. The attack was triggered by Israel's policies that allowed settler violence in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem. While the conflict has been ongoing since 1948, with thousands of casualties during the Nakba, the confrontation between Hamas and Israel has been ongoing since 2006 and escalated further after Hamas launched an attack during the Nova Music Festival, considered one of the worst civilian massacres in Israeli history.</p>
<p>Despite being a militant movement, Hamas doesn't enjoy universal support from Palestinians, as many have serious concerns about their political activities. Additionally, some individuals on social media have criticized dUCk's initiative, arguing that genuine assistance for those affected in Palestine should involve direct donations to charities rather than purchasing branded 'merchandise' from any company.</p>
<p>Here&rsquo;s some of the comments:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="in">Ni kita derma through duck n kita dpt items sesuai bajet kita.Nothing wrong pun duck keluarkan produk utk T10 &amp; T20.Kita rasa mahal sbb kita bukan targeted circle.Vivi tak tunggang pun.Dah ada statement 100% profit utk Palestine.Menunggang is bila menguntungkan dia.</p>
&mdash; lynn_elrina (@ifa_lynnAlladin) <a href="https://twitter.com/ifa_lynnAlladin/status/1713238694998778105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nah no way people believe this. Why they make it so expensive though 😭 it&rsquo;s totally business.</p>
&mdash; AmirulAsa (@amirulasa) <a href="https://twitter.com/amirulasa/status/1713357048950534521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="in">Rakyat dekat Palestine tengah sengsara ada pula ambil kesempatan macam ni... common sense tak ada. This is wrong in so many level. Tapi lagi pelik ramai pula akan beli nanti tu hmmm</p>
&mdash; Maju Saham (@majusaham) <a href="https://twitter.com/majusaham/status/1713458623106691207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mixed feelings ya tengok, I mean sure the profit goes to Viva Palestina Malaysia 100% tapi&hellip; entah, the Palestinians are going through one of the darkest times in their lives&hellip; idk I might be reaching tapi macam insensitive gila <a href="https://t.co/W2dY224AgC">https://t.co/W2dY224AgC</a></p>
&mdash; Puteri N. Balqis (@puteriarchy) <a href="https://twitter.com/puteriarchy/status/1713378145217499175?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hell even brands yang fund israel pun bagi direct fund je, tak keluarkan special edition product to ride on a tragedy&hellip;.camne ek hari hari tengok video baby mati and rasa cam okay time to make a handbag out of this&hellip;.</p>
&mdash; brb (@5M30W) <a href="https://twitter.com/5M30W/status/1713380249394614579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>User @arfdy12 promptly pointed out that dUCk had edited the initial caption of the Instagram photo in response to the criticism.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Same photo, different caption. <br /><br />Yesterday Today <a href="https://t.co/zpeEkQ2au1">pic.twitter.com/zpeEkQ2au1</a></p>
&mdash; 🤎Arif E.🤎 (@arfdy12) <a href="https://twitter.com/arfdy12/status/1713535253011386490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Vivy Yusof Responds To Criticism</strong></p>
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<p>Founder Vivy Yusof later addressed the criticisms surrounding the relaunch of the Palestine dUCk collection on her Instagram page. She explained that the collection's reintroduction was in response to customer requests. These customers expressed their desire to wear the hijab as a symbol of solidarity with Palestine and a means to raise awareness about the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.</p>
<p>Vivy emphasized that 100% of the collection's profits would be donated to Viva Palestina Malaysia (VPM), which would use the funds to provide food and shelter to Palestinians. She encouraged people to contribute directly to the NGO, and the relevant details were provided in the dUCk Instagram post.</p>
<p>Furthermore, Vivy clarified that the company would not benefit from any tax refunds related to the collection and challenged those doubting its legitimacy to verify with VPM.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>While numerous global leaders are expressing their concerns about the conflict in Palestine, it appears that concrete actions have yet to be taken. On the other hand, even though businesses create collections to support causes, there might have been more effective ways to promote these initiatives in order to prevent such conflicts.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.</em></span></p>
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<p><strong>*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, Vivy Yusof &amp; various cross-references for context.</strong></p>
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Founder Vivy Yusof clarifies that all proceedings will go to Viva Palestina Malaysia (VPM).

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Accusations Of Opportunism Follow Duck Group's "Palestine Duck" Collection Revival

Accusations Of Opportunism Follow Duck Group's "Palestine Duck" Collection Revival

Founder Vivy Yusof clarifies that all proceedings will go to Viva Palestina Malaysia (VPM).

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