2026 FIFA World Cup surge in Malaysian interest: FIFA World Cup 2026 commands substantial attention in Malaysia as fans track standings and key matches.
Archived Pulse in Malaysia
Country pulse digest
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Archived Pulse in Malaysia
Malaysia’s current search trends are dominated by the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and standings, Brazil’s strong World Cup performance including Neymar’s return, political developments involving Lokman Noor Adam and Puad Zarkashi, the launch of GTA 6 pre-orders.
Active topics
13
Search volume
159.2K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
13
Sports54% (7)
World15% (2)
Politics15% (2)
Money8% (1)
Entertainment8% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Malaysia are primarily following the FIFA World Cup 2026 to keep up with live results, team standings, and player performances, reflecting a strong sports engagement intent. The high volume of searches around Brazil’s games and Neymar shows fans’ intent to follow and catch detailed match insights. Political searches related to Lokman Noor Adam and Puad Zarkashi indicate public interest in understanding evolving political controversies and statements. The GTA 6 pre-order surge reflects consumer buying intent driven by anticipation for the game’s release.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Brazil’s World Cup matches captivate Malaysian fans: Brazil’s strong performance, including Neymar’s return, draws intense focus around their World Cup matches.
Political controversies engage Malaysian public: Political developments with Lokman Noor Adam and Puad Zarkashi attract significant attention amid controversies.
GTA 6 pre-orders spark gaming interest in Malaysia: The highly anticipated GTA 6 game triggers excitement and pre-order activity among Malaysian gamers.
Venezuela earthquakes and Sabah developments gain notable关注: Natural disasters in Venezuela and events in Sabah spotlight regional and domestic concerns simultaneously.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Malaysia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
WorldDeclining
sabah
There is increased attention on Sabah due to various developments including diesel sales, investigations of school bullying.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
02
SportsDeclining
fifa world cup 2026 standings
People are following the latest standings and projections for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as teams advance through the rounds.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
03
SportsDeclining
scotland vs brazil
Search interest is high around the Scotland vs Brazil World Cup match and Brazil's dominating performance in the group stage.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
skotlandia vs brasilbrazil
04
SportsDeclining
morocco vs haiti
Interest in the Morocco vs Haiti World Cup match centers on live updates, match highlights, and fan experiences at the event.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
morocco vs haiti predictionmaroko vs haiti
05
SportsDeclining
south africa vs south korea
People are searching to watch and catch highlights of the South Africa vs South Korea match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
south korea vs south africajens castrop
06
MoneyDeclining
aeon credit service (m) bhd
Searches focus on recent developments and financial news about AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd in Malaysia.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
aeon credit service m bhd
07
SportsDeclining
switzerland vs canada
People are searching to watch highlights and follow Switzerland's performance against Canada in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
canada vs switzerlandjohan manzambi
08
SportsDeclining
neymar
Neymar is currently a major focus as he returns to play for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup after a period on the bench, attracting significant fan and media attention in Malaysia.
2K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 17 days ago
09
PoliticsDeclining
lokman noor adam
Lokman Noor Adam is trending in Malaysia amid growing political controversy, including a contempt of court case and claims about opposition party members.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
10
EntertainmentDeclining
gta 6
Mandated pre-orders for the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI have officially started, drawing a surge of interest in Malaysia.
2K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 17 days ago
gta 6 pre ordergamesrockstar
11
PoliticsDeclining
puad zarkashi
Puad Zarkashi, a Malaysian politician, has announced his exit from UMNO, citing freedom to criticize the party as a reason.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
12
SportsDeclining
klasemen piala dunia fifa 2026
Fans are actively searching for live updates and broadcasts of the Czech Republic versus Mexico match in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
1K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 17 days ago
ceko vs meksiko
World / Following | 17 days ago
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 17 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 1K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 17 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
European leaders to converge in Berlin over Ukraine, NATO summit | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah
Diesel sales in Sabah, S'wak double expected levels in March, April, exposing leakages, says Amir Hamzah - The Star
Sabah authorities investigate video of alleged school hostel bullying - Malay Mail
Terror-free Türkiye laws in the making, timetable still unclear | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah
Defense powerhouses strengthen Türkiye's industry, export picture | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.