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Regional Pulse in Malaysia
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Regional Pulse in Malaysia
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, especially Spain's match against France, dominates Malaysian search trends alongside local sports events. Debates over TWICE's Tzuyu’s contract and a political crisis in Negeri Sembilan also capture public attention.
Active topics
24
Search volume
54K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports79% (19)
Politics8% (2)
Entertainment4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
World4% (1)
Why people are curious
The public curiosity in Malaysia is driven by a desire to follow live and upcoming high-profile sports events, especially the FIFA World Cup where national and international teams and players draw significant attention. Fans are following detailed match developments to stay informed on outcomes and player performances. In entertainment, curiosity about TWICE's Tzuyu concerns contract negotiations and potential agency changes, reflecting fans’ emotional engagement. Politically, awareness arises from the evolving crisis involving Negeri Sembilan's leadership and UMNO’s stance, as citizens monitor political stability and governance implications.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Spain's victory over France in World Cup semi-final dominates attention: Fans focus on Spain’s 2-0 victory over France that advanced Spain to the World Cup final, spotlighting key players such as Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyar
TWICE's Tzuyu contract status fuels fan debate: Intense debate unfolds regarding TWICE member Tzuyu's potential departure from JYP Entertainment amid contract renewal and breakup rumors.
Political instability in Negeri Sembilan with UMNO withdrawing support: A political crisis in Negeri Sembilan escalates as UMNO withdraws support for Chief Minister Aminuddin Harun over a royal dispute.
Al-Nassr club’s evolving dynamics under spotlight: Growing interest in Al-Nassr football club and Cristiano Ronaldo's role amid managerial changes and financial challenges.
Legal battle between Rosmah Mansor and Harith Iskander ignites public debate: Rosmah Mansor's defamation lawsuit against comedian Harith Iskander has sparked debate on freedom of speech and personal defamation in Malaysia.
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Malaysia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsNew
perancis lwn sepanyol
The trend focuses on sports events related to 'sukan', which means sports in Malay, featuring various tournaments and activities.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
sukan
02
SportsNew
lamine yamal
This trend centers on Spain's 2-0 victory over France advancing to the World Cup final, highlighting key players like Kylian Mbappé.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
kylian mbappépedro porrospain
03
SportsNew
prancis vs spanyol
This trend involves predictions and discussions about the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain, including potential outcomes like penalty shootouts.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
piala dunia fifa 2026spanyol vs prancis
04
SportsSurging
法国 - 西班牙
People are searching about the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between France and Spain, focusing on score options and real-time results.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 2400%
法国 对阵 西班牙法国对西班牙世界杯2026
05
EntertainmentSurging
twice
There is active discussion about TWICE member Tzuyu's possible departure from JYP Entertainment amid contract renewal talks and breakup rumors.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
06
SportsNew
al-nassr
Interest is rising around Al-Nassr football club and Cristiano Ronaldo’s role there amid management changes and player salary issues.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
07
CultureSurging
harith iskander
Rosmah Mansor has filed a defamation lawsuit against comedian Harith Iskander over his stand-up routine, accusing him of body-shaming remarks.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
08
SportsNew
mikel oyarzabal
Mikel Oyarzabal gained attention during the 2026 FIFA World Cup for scoring a penalty against France and his personal life news.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
oyarzabaldani olmogavi
09
SportsNew
jadual piala dunia 2026
Fans are searching for the updated 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and the latest FIFA team rankings, including notable movements in rankings for Bangladesh, Iraq.
2K+ searches · 100% growthFirst recent appearance
jadual piala duniafifa ranking 2026
10
SportsNew
marc cucurella
Marc Cucurella is gaining attention for his important role in Spain's World Cup campaign and recent transfer negotiations involving Chelsea and Real Madrid.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
cucurella
11
SportsNew
unai simón
Unai Simón is spotlighted for his impressive World Cup goalkeeping, notable penalty saves, and his choice to keep his personal life private.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
unai simon
12
SportsNew
france
Spain defeated France 2-0 to advance to the 2026 World Cup final, surprising many and shutting down France's strong team.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
dignefrance espagne
Sports / Explaining | 1 hour ago
france vs spain referee
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 2K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Who is Ivan Barton, the referee for France vs. Spain at the World Cup? - The Athletic - The New York Times
Who is Ivan Barton? France v Spain referee for World Cup semi-final - Yahoo Sports
Who is the referee for France vs. Spain semifinal? What to know about Ivan Barton - KGW
Ivan Barton’s profile: Who is the Salvadoran referee? Age, height, career highlights and more - bolavip.com
Referee for France vs. Spain World Cup game today. What to know - USA Today
The wider weekly pattern
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Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.