Everyone’s doing wraps this year and as they should because we love to see it!

Based on Google, here’s a list of what Malaysians searched about the most throughout the year.

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1. Help from the government

This year, Malaysians Googled a lot about the rising cost of living and ways the government can help. 

Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR), people wanted the latest on payments and who’s eligible. Other popular searches included MyKash, Budi95, MySalam, and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) as folks looked for tips, updates, and support online.

2. AI

Malaysians were also super curious about artificial intelligence. 

Google’s AI tool Gemini stole the spotlight as the years’ top search, with people eager to see how AI could help with daily tasks, learning, work, and creative projects. 

Other tools like DeepSeek and Hailuo AI were also trending.

3. Entertainment & Viral People

• Popular figures

Amira Othman topped the local search charts, thanks to her entertainment career and big personal moments that everyone was talking about. 

Other names on the radar included international figures like Greta Thunberg and Donald Trump, as well as local stars like Naim Daniel and political personalities like Syed Saddiq.

• Movies and shows

In 2025, Malaysians were also all about local hits and binge-worthy dramas. Blood Brothers, a local film, led the search chartsbeating even Hollywood blockbusters like Superman and Thunderbolts. 

On TV and streaming, Squid Game and other regional dramas kept viewers hooked with thrilling stories and unforgettable characters.

4. News

News-wise, people were all over economic aid programs like STR and MyKasih, thanks to rising living costs. 

Other hot topics included civil servant salaries, national exam results, and major local events like the Putra Heights pipeline explosion and floods in southern Selangor.

And that was the top 4 big ones of the year! It appears we stayed real to the end. Here’s to a banging 2026!