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Malaysia's Top 10 Fastest Rising Searches on Google Week: June 15-21

1. PETRON

Consumers noticed new Petron stations replacing Esso stations after a buyout involving Philippines-based Petron Corp owned by San Miguel Corporation and Esso Malaysia Bhd (EMB).

2. ISRAK MIKRAJ

Muslims reflected on Prophet Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Palestine and his ascension to heaven, commemorated on June 27 this year.

3. ANZALNA

The celebrity feud between Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor and Anzalna Nasir goes viral.

4. KEANU REEVES

Netizens were searching for more info on his role in an upcoming Hollywood flick produced by Uru Patel, a Hollywood producer of Indian origin. Bollywood's Salman Khan was rumoured to be acting in it too.

5. E-PANGKAT

Teachers can now review all related promotions online via the Ministry of Education's e-pangkat site.

6. EURO RESULTS

Football fans check for the latest Euro 2012 results and schedules.

7. UNCLE SEEKERS

This blogger is getting some flak for gossiping about the royals.

8. JUSTIN BIEBER

The release of a new album, Believe, on June 19, which took flight with Boyfriend, revealed a more mature side of the Canadian pop star. The clip generated 8 million views in its first 24 hours.

9. LEGOLAND MALAYSIA

Asia's first Legoland theme park will open to visitors on Sept 15.

10. AZHAR IDRUS

A former band guitarist and sportsman, this preacher from Terengganu is getting a lot of attention for his online sermons.