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From 'alamak' to 'nasi lemak': Oxford English Dictionary welcomes Malaysian and Singaporean words
A few examples Ketupat (1886), Otak-otak (1929), nasi lemak (1935) and half-boiled egg (1931). “Two examples of Malay dishes that did get Anglicized names are fish head curry (1972) and ...
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'Alamak', ‘nasi lemak' and 'tapau' 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 ...
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Food Picks: Taiwanese restaurant Abundance launches Nasi Lemak Bun
SINGAPORE – Taiwanese restaurant and craft beer bar Abundance has launched a credible iteration of a much-beloved classic dish in the form of the Nasi Lemak Bun ($10.90++). The hefty bao will be ...
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'Alamak', 'tapau' and 'nasi lemak' - here are some new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary
'Alamak', 'nasi lemak' and 'tapau' were some of the words included in Oxford English Dictionary's March update. PHOTO: Pexels, Unsplash PUBLISHED ON March 27, 2025 8:09 AM By Amierul Rashid ...