The Straits Times

Study finds ‘alamak’ most popular Singlish term; ‘slay’ and Gen Z terms not well understood

SINGAPORE - “Alamak” – an expression of shock or dismay – is the most popular term used in Singlish here, an inaugural study of slang used in Singapore has found. “Makan”, which means to eat, and the ...
The Star

Alamak! Four ways to get rid of the latest Raya earworm

PETALING JAYA: From the airwaves straight into your ears – the trending anthem for Hari Raya this year is undoubtedly DeFam's "Alamak Raya Lagi". The song, which has gone viral locally and abroad, has ...
The Star

Alamak! Japanese dance team wows Malaysians by dancing to viral hit 'Alamak Raya Lagi'

When it comes to trending ditties for Hari Raya this year, Alamak Raya Lagi by Malaysian girl group De Fam easily takes the crown. After catching the attention of South Korean girl group Tri.Be and ...
The Straits Times

Alamak! ‘Kaya toast’, ‘tapau’ and ‘nasi lemak’ added to Oxford English Dictionary

“Alamak” and “nasi lemak” have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) for the first time. According to the dictionary, they are among a number of “untranslatable words” from Singapore and ...