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Teh tarik still king among Malaysia’s younger generation

Younger consumers are increasingly gravitating towards premium teas, home brewing and trendy “new tea drink" beverages, said Malaysia Tea Association's deputy president.
Younger consumers are increasingly gravitating towards premium teas, home brewing and trendy “new tea drink" beverages, said Malaysia Tea Association's deputy president.

I mog, he mogs, you mog, we all mog: Where does the term come from and what does it mean?

Braden Peters (left) is an American online streamer and "looksmaxxing" influencer, while Gold medal Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu once said her main goal at a competition was simply “to mog”.
Braden Peters (left) is an American online streamer and "looksmaxxing" influencer, while Gold medal Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu once said her main goal at a competition was simply “to mog”.

Why many American college kids don’t want AI

AI not welcomed. Many American college students are resisting the move to introduce AI into their universities
AI not welcomed. Many American college students are resisting the move to introduce AI into their universities

What Is With... the hype over Subdued, the latest fast fashion brand to open in Singapore?

Shoppers throng the Subdued clothing store at Wheelock Place on April 18, 2026.
Shoppers throng the Subdued clothing store at Wheelock Place on April 18, 2026.

Life List: 2025 in 15 lifestyle objects

Emojis from Netflix’s Adolescence expose how language is evolving faster than before

The Netflix series Adolescence, starring Owen Cooper, piqued curiosity across the globe into the coded language of the manosphere.
The Netflix series Adolescence, starring Owen Cooper, piqued curiosity across the globe into the coded language of the manosphere.

Parents, here’s how you can get your slang-loving kids to speak, write better – no cap

Parents should teach their slang-loving kids to recognise and adapt their language use.
Parents should teach their slang-loving kids to recognise and adapt their language use.

American burger chain In-N-Out removes number ‘67’ from its ordering system after viral trend

Employees of the chain said the practice started in November, adding that the number “69” was also removed from the ticket system.
Employees of the chain said the practice started in November, adding that the number “69” was also removed from the ticket system.

Why US college students are worried about money and jobs

Radiology student Chris Martin feels the financial strain of studying and starting a young family.
Radiology student Chris Martin feels the financial strain of studying and starting a young family.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 31, 2025

King Charles' brother, Andrew, will now be known as simply Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, and will live in private accommodation in eastern England.
King Charles' brother, Andrew, will now be known as simply Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, and will live in private accommodation in eastern England.

Beyond words: ‘67’ crowned Word of the Year

Dictionary.com said the origin of the word might be traced to Doot Doot (6 7), a song by the US rapper Skrilla.
Dictionary.com said the origin of the word might be traced to Doot Doot (6 7), a song by the US rapper Skrilla.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.