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From Rage Bait to Parasocial: How 2025 Talked About the Internet

Word of the Year picks from Oxford, Cambridge and Merriam-Webster point to the same 2025 online mood: outrage, one-sided intimacy and AI-fuelled low-quality content. Using Google Trends, the article tracks where interest surged and what that reveals.

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Ayer Kuning By-Election 2025

The Ayer Kuning state by-election, held on April 26, 2025 saw a three-cornered fight between candidates from Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional and Parti Sosialis Malaysia.

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Thailand is Favourite ASEAN Holiday Destination in 2024

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13 Years Later: Syria’s Six Million Refugees

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Pencapaian Dua Tahun Kementerian Komunikasi

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Economy • Diesel

Diesel Subsidy Reform Fuel Search Trends

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Election • Malaysia

Mahkota By-Election 2024

The Mahkota by-election, that will be held on September 26, 2024, sees a straight fight between candidates from Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional.

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