Google Malaysia has released the latest Top 10 Trending Searches for January 2024. The searches are mainly for various sporting events and the latest in news and entertainment.
Top 10 Trending Searches for January 2024
- Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU)Â
PADU, the nation’s new integrated socio-economic database officially launched on January 2, prompted a host of reactions from netizens as they began logging in for the first time.
- Indonesia Masters 2024
This badminton tournament held from 23 to 28 January captivated fans with intense action despite Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia having to withdraw from the quarter-finals due to food poisoning.
- Bahrain vs Malaysia / Japan vs Indonesia * / AFC Asian Cup **
The ongoing AFC Asian Cup in Qatar continues to sustain fan interest as Bahrain edged Malaysia 1-0 in the final seconds of Group E, while Japan dominated Indonesia 3-1 in Group D.
- India Open 2024Â
Malaysia’s beloved shuttlers had to concede to an early exit in the 2024 India Open with Lee Zii Jia notably advancing to the quarter-finals in the Men’s Singles category before he was defeated by Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie.
- Al Hilal vs Inter Miami
Inter Miami suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat to Al Hilal despite goals from both Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, as the Riyadh’s club forward Malcom Oliveira’s late header sealed his team’s win.
- FIFA 2024 Rankings
Football enthusiasts pored over the latest FIFA Rankings, where Argentina, France, and England occupy top spots, to see how their favourites rank.
- Australian Open
The tournament at Melbourne Park saw defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated by Jannik Sinner who later went on to win his first Grand Slam title against Daniil Medvedev.
- Badland Hunters
Starring Don Lee, Lee Hee-jun, and Lee Jun-young, this South Korean streaming series released January 26 is a dystopian thriller set in a post-apocalyptic Seoul which has now turned into a wasteland.
- ä½ ä¹Ÿæœ‰ä»Šå¤© (My Boss)
This recently released Chinese comedy-drama series revolves around an aspiring lawyer who lands a dream job at a prestigious firm near her new home, only to find out that her roommate is her challenging supervisor.
- Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
In a hard-fought battle at the City Ground, Arsenal bested Nottingham Forest 2-1, with second-half goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka to secure the team’s win.