PRN Johor 2026 Election Spurs Tremendous Interest: The 2026 Johor state election is drawing substantial public and media attention as a pivotal political event impacting Malaysia's ruling coalition.
Archived Pulse in Malaysia
Country pulse digest
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Archived Pulse in Malaysia
Malaysia shows heightened search interest predominantly around the 2026 Johor state election, major FIFA World Cup matches, political developments including anti-corruption efforts, injury-related incidents, and regional biodiesel policies.
Active topics
17
Search volume
197.2K
Leading topic
Politics
Attention mix
What the country is searching
17
Politics53% (9)
Sports24% (4)
Health6% (1)
World6% (1)
Entertainment6% (1)
Money6% (1)
Why people are curious
Malaysians are primarily following ongoing and upcoming political events such as the Johor state election and leadership shifts to stay informed about their political landscape and governance. The strong interest in FIFA World Cup matches shows a desire to watch live sports action and engage with football analyses. Searches related to anti-corruption cases and political resignations indicate a public intent to understand accountability and party dynamics. Health-related queries signal concern over injury incidents and safety, reflecting worry and a need for relevant information.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches Spark High Viewer Engagement in Malaysia: FIFA World Cup matches involving Spain, Belgium, France, and England have surged in interest with Malaysian fans eager to watch games and follow live,
Political Shifts and Anti-Corruption Investigations Command Malaysian Attention: Political moves including party resignations and new memberships, alongside anti-corruption investigations, have attracted public scrutiny amid local,
Injury-Related Incidents Lead to Growing Public Concern: A significant rise in searches related to injuries reflects concerns about road accidents, sports injuries, and public safety in Malaysia.
Indonesia’s Biodiesel Policy Gains Attention for Economic Impact: Indonesia's new biodiesel policy promoting palm oil usage and fuel import reductions is sparking curiosity in Malaysia as a notable economic and
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Malaysia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
PoliticsNew
isham jalil
Isham Jalil, a former Umno leader who was sacked, has applied and officially joined PAS, garnering public interest in Malaysia.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
02
PoliticsSurging
prn johor 2026
PRN Johor 2026 is a major upcoming state election in Malaysia attracting significant local attention.
100K+ searches · 800% growthSearch volume up 9900%
keputusan prn johor 2026keputusan prn johor
03
SportsEmerging
sepanyol lwn belgium
The 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Spain and Belgium has surged in interest with fans eager to watch the live event.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
spain vs belgium world cup 2026spain
04
PoliticsSurging
johor election 2026
The Johor election of 2026 is being closely monitored as a barometer for political stability within Malaysia's ruling coalition.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
johor electionjohor election result
05
PoliticsPeaking
sekatan jalan raya
There is a surge in searches about roadblocks ('sekatan jalan raya') in Malaysia, linked to enforcement operations and incidents involving motorists.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
06
PoliticsPeaking
柔佛州选
There is rising interest in voting related to the Johor state election (柔佛州选) in Malaysia, with updates on election results and procedures.
5K+ searches · 800% growthSearch volume up 400%
柔佛州选2026投票柔佛州选成绩
07
SportsSurging
france vs spain
Fans are closely following the Spain vs France World Cup semifinal, focusing on Spanish player Lamine Yamal and the match dynamics.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 1 places
spain vs franceyamal
08
SportsPeaking
norway vs england prediction
People are actively searching for predictions and betting advice on the Norway vs England World Cup 2026 match.
2K+ searches · 500% growthSearch volume up 900%
england vs norway predictionworld cup 2026 matches
09
HealthNew
kecederaan
There is a significant increase in searches related to injuries, covering various incidents and safety concerns in Malaysia.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
10
WorldNew
rempuh
Searches have spiked related to travel and traffic incidents involving highways in Malaysia during the Hari Raya Haji period.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
lebuhraya pantai timur
11
EntertainmentPeaking
功夫女足
Stephen Chow returns with a new film titled 'Kung Fu Soccer,' generating notable interest.
2K+ searches · 200% growthSearch volume up 400%
12
MoneySurging
biodiesel
Indonesia's new biodiesel policy aims to increase palm oil use and reduce fuel imports.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
Politics / Following | 1 day ago
isham jalil
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 500+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Former Umno leader Isham Jalil applies to join PAS three years after party sacking - Malay Mail
Ex-Umno leader Isham Jalil applies to join PAS - Free Malaysia Today
Former Umno member Isham Jalil officially joins Pas - Sinar Daily
SNAPSHOT | Sacked Umno info chief joins PAS; Johor polls turnout ahead of 2022 - Malaysiakini
Isham Jalil applies to join Pas three years after Umno sacking - NST Online
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.