Malaysia’s top 10

Trending Searches on Google WEEK: SEPT 6 - 12, 2019

1. WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS ASIA

As the UEFA European league and the Fifa World Cup Asian qualifier matches moved into its second round last week, football enthusiasts stayed updated on match times and results as they rallied for their favourite teams.

2. API INDEX

Malaysians have started to worry about the air quality as the haze worsened over the past week, with netizens regularly checking the Air Pollution Index for updates.

3. SWEET DREAMS

Netizens caught up on the latest episode of the local drama series as Mirah Filzah and Ben Amir continue to amaze fans with their performance.

Drama lovers looked up the final episode of the romance drama Tuan Danial, starring Idris Khan and Intan Najuwa.

5. KHABIB vs POIRIER

Locals were eager to catch the final lightweight UFC showdown between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier on Sept 8, with Khabib taking the win.

6. CHANDRAYAAN-2

Netizens read up on the latest developments surrounding India’s second lunar exploration mission as they make another attempt for a touchdown on the moon’s surface.

7. NIAT PUASA ASYURA

Asyura falls on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic New Year, on which Muslims perform a non-obligatory day of fasting.

8. INSAN TERPILIH

Inspired by a true story, Insan Terpilih tugged at viewers’ heartstrings throughout its plot about an ostracised mentally unstable villager.

9. IPHONE 11 PRO

Apple fans and gadget lovers alike were excitedly looking up ways to get their hands on the latest iPhone, which can be pre-ordered from Sept 13.

10. MAMAT EXIST

Fans of the 90s band Exist were in disarray at the news of the former vocalist’s drug dealing arrest but regained hope as he was freed from remand.