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#TECH: What Malaysians searched for in June

Top 10 Trending Searches for June 2020

1. REALME 6 PRO

Gadget lovers were eager to get their hands on the new smartphone which features a 90Hz high refresh rate display as well as a fingerprint scanner that is integrated into the power button.

2. 224

224, an online term that means "Today, Tomorrow, Forever", was widely searched by netizens and understood as an expression of permanency, usually within a romantic context.

3. LOCAL GUIDE PROGRAMME

Google's Local Guide Programme encouraged locals to share their world on Google Maps through reviews, photos, and interesting pieces of information about the places around them.

4. GERAN KHAS PRIHATIN

As Malaysia moves towards an economic recovery plan, many were quick to search on how to apply for the Geran Khas Prihatin (GKP) offered by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN).

5. REALME WATCH REVIEW MALAYSIA

Realme Malaysia's launch of their new affordable smartwatch and Buds Q wireless earphones created a buzz amongst local tech fans.

6. MYSEJAHTERA DAFTAR

Malaysians looked up the steps on how to redeem the free RM50 ePenjana credit that was offered with new downloads of the MySejahtera contact tracing app.

7. EVERTON vs LIVERPOOL

Soccer fans closely followed the highly anticipated match between rivals Everton and Liverpool, which ended with The Reds winning their first English Premier League title in 30 years.

8. IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY

Locals got their Korean drama fix through this unusual romance story between an antisocial children's book author and an employee in a psychiatric hospital.

9. MYFUTURE JOBS

The tough times brought on by Covid-19 sent locals to the MyFuture Jobs portal managed by PERKESO, especially if they had lost their jobs.

10. DIGI FREE 1GB INTERNET

As the MCO extended, Digi announced that their users can redeem free 1GB of Internet connectivity for selected education, productivity and information-related services.

Covid-19 road to recovery insights: What were the top questions searched?

As movement restrictions are loosened with the transitioning of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) to the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), many Malaysians are grappling with how to survive the 'now', and how to get back to life as we know it, within current guidelines.

Top searched questions in June, relating to Covid-19

1. Sekolah rendah dibuka bila

2. Boleh kahwin ke tidak

3. Bila duit GKP masuk

4. Pasar malam boleh buka

5. Kanak-kanak boleh keluar PKPP

6. Masjid yang dibenarkan solat Jumaat di Selangor

7. Dah boleh rentas negeri ke

8. PKPP sampai bila

9. Aktiviti sukan yang dibenarkan

10. Kanak-kanak boleh masuk mall

On a lighter note, trends for the month also show that Malaysians were not about to miss out on the latest in entertainment and pop culture, with a few Tik Tok trends making its way to the list of top searched questions.

Top searched questions in June, relating to entertainment and pop culture

1. How many members in BTS

2. What is lathi challenge

3. You should have left

4. Where your eyes linger Kdrama

5. You are my destiny Chinese drama 2020

6. 381 meaning

7. We are all alone drama

8. Zulin Aziz yang dulu

9. The volume in this bus is astronomical meaning

10. Can you see the cat challenge

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