What Were The Top Trending Searches In Malaysia For July 2021?

Here are the top 10 trending searches in Malaysia in July where current events such as the announcement of the i-Citra facility, Euro 2020, and Aidiladha contributed to the top trending terms over the month of July.

Top 10 Trending Searches for July 2021 

1. Semakan i-Citra / icitra.kwsp.gov.my* / i-Citra Semakan** / i-Citra Online***

EPF fund contributors can now apply to withdraw up to RM 5,000 over a period of five months starting July 15 through the i-Citra facility to help members meet their basic needs.

2. Italy vs England / England vs Denmark* / Italy vs Spain** / Final Euro 2021***

Italy brought home the UEFA Euro 2020 trophy after defeating England in the finals with a 3-2 score, while England vs Denmark and Italy vs Spain in the semi-finals were also among the trending  searched matches of the championship. 

3. Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe / Pakistan vs England*

Cricket fans were treated to plenty of action from the Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe and Pakistan Tour of England, while they kept track of the scores, updates, and results of the T201 and ODI. 

4. Takbir Raya Haji

Muslims around the world celebrated Hari Raya Haji on July 20, also known as Aidiladha with the recital of the takbir raya after their prayers at dawn. 

5. Niat Puasa Arafah / Puasa Hari Arafah*

Muslims also took the opportunity to observe fasting the day before Aidiladha, also known as the Day of Arafah that is said to bring about the blessings equivalent to fasting for 60 years.   

6. Hinata Tachibana

Anime fans were curious to learn more about Hinata Tachibana, girlfriend to ‘Tokyo Revengers’ protagonist Takemichi Hanagaki, in anticipation of the upcoming TV series episode set to release in Japan on August 8, 2021. 

7. Liverpool vs Mainz

Liverpool fans were delighted with the narrow 1-0 win against opponent Mainz in the Premier League pre-season friendlies.

8. Brazil vs Chile

The face-off between Brazil and Chile in the quarter finals of the Copa America in Rio ended with a 1-0 victory for the former.

9. MyKasih

MyKasih Foundation, a privately run charity foundation helping struggling Malaysians through cashless food aid garnered attention for its efficient, MyKad-based distribution system, appointed to implement the government’s PRIHATIN Kasih initiative under the PEMERKASA stimulus package. 

10. Tokyo Olympic 2021

Netizens looked forward to the opening ceremony and various sporting events, showing support for their favourite athletes in this year’s Olympics.