PAP newcomer Hazlina Abdul Halim slays with Gen Z slang during Fullerton rally

The People’s Action Party (PAP) held its lunchtime rally in Fullerton on Monday (28 April), featuring speeches from both incumbent MPs and new candidates.

In particular, first-time candidate Hazlina Abdul Halim charmed supporters with her polished, commercial-like delivery.

The 40-year-old former journalist and television presenter also used Gen Z vocabulary, adding a touch of light-heartedness to her speech.

Hazlina addresses Gen Z with slang like ‘no cap’, ‘facts’ & ‘glow up’

Ms Hazlina kicked off her speech by thanking supporters for showing up.

She noted that this generation consists of multiple hyphenates, identities, passions, and aspirations, adding “no cap” with a grin. The slang means “genuinely” and is used to emphasise the sincerity or seriousness of a statement, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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