In Singapore, "OG" most commonly means Orientation Group in schools and universities, a well-known local department store, or the global slang term for Original Gangster.
In slang, OG stands for "original gangster". It is used to describe someone or something that is authentic, old-school, highly respected, or the first of its kind.
The company's patriarch-founder, China-born Tay Tee Peng, arrived in Singapore in 1958 after having lived in Indonesia for 25 years. In 1964, OG opened a store on Coleman Street and by 1966, it had two other outlets at North Bridge Road and Market Street.
Last Updated Sep 3, 2025, 1:01am EDT. The Tays are best known for their midmarket OG department stores. The first OG store was opened by late patriarch Tay Tee Peng in 1971 in Singapore's Chinatown. The family owns extensive real estate assets in Singapore and Australia through their privately held Memocorp.
"OG" nowadays means original, authentic, or an old-school expert. It is short for "original gangster," but people use it for everyday things and people with no gang meaning at all.
In Gen Z slang, OG stands for "original gangster," but it is used broadly to mean original, authentic, or old-school. It describes someone or something that is a classic, highly respected, or has been around since the very beginning.
Mr Arthur Tay is the Chairman and CEO of SUTL Group, a global enterprise comprising consumer goods, leisure and lifestyle. An active philanthropist and grassroots leader, he was also awarded the Public Service Medal (PBM) in 2023. He holds an MBA in Real Estate and Finance.
OG Private Limited owns the OG Group of Department Stores. The Company, founded in 1962, began the department store business in 1971 with the establishment of OG People's Park in the heart of Chinatown. OG has in 2000 added another department store, OG Albert at Bugis. Both stores are firmly anchored in the city.
From apparel and cosmetics to household goods and toys, OG has positioned itself as a one-stop destination for diverse needs. With physical locations in Albert Complex (Bugis) and People's Park (Chinatown), as well as an online shopping platform, OG continues to cater to Singaporeans' shopping needs.
For a girl, OG stands for "original" or "original gangster," meaning she is authentic, respected, and has been around a long time. It is a gender-neutral term of praise used to describe a woman who is a pioneer, loyal, or true to herself. ·THE ORIGINAL OGs
The Bugis area, where Bugis Junction is located, is named after the Bugis, a Malay sub-group with origins in South Sulawesi (Celebes) in Indonesia, and once well known for their seafaring and warring skills. The first Bugis merchants settled in Singapore at around the time it was founded in 1819.
Singapore is globally famous for its futuristic skyline, exceptional cleanliness, and diverse food culture, highlighted by landmarks like Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and vibrant hawker centers.
Today, the original Bugis Street is now a cobblestoned, relatively wide avenue sandwiched between the buildings of the Bugis Junction shopping complex.
You may request for an exchange or a refund in the form of store credit within 7 days of the date of receipt of your order. Merchandise must be in their un-used, re-saleable original condition as when it was delivered, and must include its original vendor packaging, price tag(s), and Order Confirmation and/or invoice.
Singapore is famous for shopping at Orchard Road, Mustafa Centre, and Haji Lane. These spots offer everything from luxury fashion and 24-hour mega-stores to local indie boutiques.
What's the difference between retail and dept stores?
Department stores are a type of retail store that sells a wide variety of items, including clothing, furniture, home decor, and electronics. Department stores are usually large stores with many different departments - hence their name.
An OG husband means a husband who is your original partner, your first love, or a man who has been down-to-earth, loyal, and supportive since day one. The term "OG" stands for "original gangster", but in everyday relationship slang, it simply highlights a spouse who is authentic, real, and a true veteran of the relationship.
People say OG to mean "original gangster", which has evolved into general slang for anyone or anything that is authentic, old-school, or the first of its kind. The term started in the early 1970s and spread widely through hip-hop culture.
"OG parents" means a person's original, biological, or long-standing parents, using the slang term OG (standing for "original gangster," now meaning original or authentic). It distinguishes first-generation or primary parents from step-parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, or figurative parental figures.
An OG couple means an original couple, referring to two people who have been together for a long time, or the first pairing in a specific group, show, or timeline. The term "OG" stands for "original gangster," but in everyday use, it simply means original, authentic, or old-school.
The term was first used as a way to mark founding or long-standing members, and since then, its definition has changed and broadened to mean something or someone is original, old school, the first, or highly respected in their niche – across any area really, not just gangs!
