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Alamak! ‘Kaya toast’, ‘tapau’ and ‘nasi lemak’ added to Oxford English Dictionary
They are among untranslatable words from Singapore and Malaysia that made it into the newest edition. Read more at ...
The Straits Times7d
Food Picks: Modern Japanese cuisine at Kaya at The Standard, Singapore
SINGAPORE – For a peaceful night out off the ... and its main restaurant on the second floor – Kaya at The Standard, which includes its Kaya Bar for drinks. To be clear, Kaya’s name ...
The Business Times8d
Despite offers to go West, Ya Kun Kaya Toast would rather deepen roots in South-east Asia
SINGAPORE] Heritage brand Ya Kun Kaya Toast has gotten many requests to bring its quintessential Singaporean breakfasts to ...
The Independent Singapore News12d
Local words recognised: Alamak, kaya toast, tapau, and nasi lemak made their way to the Oxford English Dictionary
The word “alamak,” borrowed from the Malay language and first recorded in 1952, is a simple exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or dismay. Its inclusion in the OED recognises how deeply rooted ...