Top 10 Trending Searches in Malaysia for August 2024

FROM sporting events big and small to global health challenges, August was a month that kept the world engaged.

1. Artistic Swimming/Sailing/Breaking
Sports fans were glued to their screens during the 2024 Paris Olympics, particularly captivated by the intricate choreography of artistic swimming, the challenging sailing events, and the highly discussed sport of breaking.

2. Real Madrid vs Real Valladolid
Real Madrid clinched a 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid in their La Liga match, with goals from Federico Valverde, Brahim Díaz, and Endrick.

3. Mpox
The public is increasingly concerned about the disease, which was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization, and sought more information to stay informed.

4. Man City vs Man United
Manchester City claimed the FA Community Shield, edging out their arch-rivals Manchester United 7-6 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw at Wembley.

5. Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri
In a remarkable Olympic debut, Malaysian athlete Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri set a new national record in the women’s sprint event and advanced to the knockout stage at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome in Paris.

6. Azizulhasni Awang
Malaysian track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang was disqualified from the men's keirin race at the Olympics due to a technical infringement, which sparked widespread disappointment and discussion among local fans.

7. Sukma 2024
Sarawak emerged victorious as the overall champion of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024, which concluded on August 24. The state secured an impressive total of 198 medals, including 76 gold medals.

8. English Premier League
Avid football enthusiasts were itching to know the schedule and results for their teams in the latest English Premier League season, which kicked off on August 17.

9. Lee Zii Jia
Following his Olympic bronze medal win, Lee Zii Jia made waves with a surprising appearance at a fashion show, where he effortlessly modelled an outfit and captivated the crowd with his catwalk.

10. Aaron Chia
Malaysia’s national men’s doubles duo, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, etched their names in history by securing Malaysia’s first-ever Olympic bronze medal after defeating Denmark in a thrilling three-set match (16-21, 22-20, 21-19). - 7KLIK

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