Google has shared the top 10 trending searches in Malaysia for January 2023 which comprises of sporting action, celebrations, and special moments. Learn more at below!
- Arsenal vs Man United
Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah sealed a 3-2 win for his team against the Red Devils with a close-range goal scored in the 90th minute, strengthening his team’s position in winning the title race.
- PSG vs Al-Nassr
All eyes were on PSG’s Messi and Al-Nassr’s newly signed-on Cristiano Ronaldo in the Riyadh Season Cup, touted to be the final encounter between the titans that ended in a narrow 5-4 win for PSG.
- Thailand vs Malaysia
Thailand dealt Malaysia a 3-0 blow right after the national team’s encouraging 4-1 win against Singapore, ending Harimau Malaya’s hopes of claiming the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022.
- 2023 Indonesia Masters
Dynamic duo Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan made it to the podium of the 2023 Indonesia Masters, tying in third place with Thailand’s Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai.
- Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR)
Phase 1 of the cash aid program under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim began its disbursement on January 17, with Malaysians checking on their status and eligibility to claim up to RM300 in aid.
- Australian Open
The first of the four grand slams of the year served up two weeks of tennis action from the court, seeing fan favourites Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic dominate in their respective categories.
- Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2023)
The BPL 2023, now in its ninth season has seen highlights such as Naseem Shah debuting for Comilla Victorians and pacer Mohammad Air overtaking squad teammate Wahab Riaz in the wicket-takers list.
- Filem Pulau
The recent release of the trailer to this local horror flick about a group of friends who plan an overnight stay on a deserted island drew criticism of the film’s appropriateness for local viewing.
- Happy Chinese New Year
Netizens drew inspiration for the best way to send their greetings and well wishes to friends and family who were ushering in the year of the rabbit this year.
- New Zealand vs Pakistan
New Zealand and Pakistan faced off in a three-match One Day International cricket series, with Pakistan winning by 6 wickets in the 1st ODI whereas New Zealand won in the 2nd and 3rd ODI by 79 runs and 2 wickets respectively.