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Singaporeans Searched For Osama Bin Laden\u2019s Biography, Wives and Videos on Yahoo! Searches<\/strong><\/h2>\nSearches spiked nearly 27,000% for Osama; Singaporean males mostly interested in the news<\/p>\n
With Osama Bin Laden\u2019s sudden death announcement on May 2nd, Yahoo! Search Trends witnessed a tremendous spike in the searches for Osama Bin Laden\u2019s news among the Singaporeans.<\/p>\n
Singapore observed a 27,000% increase<\/strong> for searches on the name \u2018Osama Bin Laden\u2019 and users even looked for detailed information by visiting the Wikipedia.\u00a0 The searches in Singapore were similar to that of other Southeast Asian countries, with people searching for Osama\u2019s biography, wives and video<\/strong>.\u00a0 However, Singaporeans seemed interested in Abbottabad<\/strong>, a popular summer destination in Pakistan where Osama hid in a guarded compound and was later killed.\u00a0 Further, Singaporeans seemed keen on President Obama\u2019s announcement with regards to the death of Osama.\u00a0 A curiosity about the death of Osama prevailed among Singaporeans.<\/p>\nOf the total searches, 56% of searches in Singapore for ‘Osama Bin Laden’ were made by male users.\u00a0 Around 42% of searches for ‘Osama’ were made by users between the ages of 30 and 44 regardless of gender. Another 27% of searches came from those aged 18 to 29, while around 18% of searches were made by users 17 years old and below, who were perhaps too young to remember exact details of the Sept. 11, 2011 attacks in the US.<\/p>\n
In Indonesia, searches on Yahoo! related to Osama Bin Laden spiked nearly 140,350%, also making him the most-searched person<\/strong> of the day. Of all the Yahoo! Searches related to Osama Bin Laden, Indonesia ranked the highest on searches related to Osama in comparison to the rest of Southeast Asia. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\nSimilar to Singapore searches, Yahoo! Search Trends witnessed Indonesians look for Osama\u2019s biography and photo. <\/strong>Apart from specific searches on his life, Indonesian users looked out for graphical imagery of Osama with searches on videos and images observing a significant spike. <\/strong>Users wanted to know how Osama looked like after a decade of hiding.\u00a0 In Indonesia, 64% of searches for ‘Osama Bin Laden’ were made by male <\/strong>users.\u00a0 Of this, 18% of searches for ‘Osama Bin laden’ were made by users between 35 \u2013 44 and 34% by users 18 years old and below.<\/p>\nIn Malaysia, 55% of searches for the keyword ‘Osama Bin laden’ was made by male users. 37% of searches were made by users between 21 and 29 years old and 25% by users 18 years old and below.\u00a0 While users in Malaysia sought most info like SEA users, they sought specific details relating to his family and the nitty-gritty around his death.<\/p>\n
In other Southeast Asian countries such as Philippines, besides searches on confirmation of his death, we saw searches spiking for Osama\u2019s biography and wife<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 Searches on Yahoo! for \u201cUsama bin laden\u201d also spiked off the charts in the Philippines. Yesterday\u2019s events also caused a surge of questions around the September 11 attacks, Al Qaeda and World Trade Centre.\u00a0 This was probably an inevitable component of the searches as people got reminded of the attacks and other issues related to it.\u00a0 Interestingly, Yahoo! Search Trends also witnessed a surge in searches related to President Obama and his speech<\/strong> about Osama\u2019s death, showcasing that there is interest in how these events will affect his approval rating.<\/strong><\/p>\nIn Vietnam, sentiments remained the same as that of other SEA countries with Vietnamese too focusing on news, images and details about the death.<\/p>\n
In the US, searches on Sunday for Osama bin Laden spiked nearly 100,00% on Yahoo!, also making him the most-searched person<\/strong> of the day. Nearly 1 in 5 searches for \u201cOsama Bin Laden\u201d are by teenagers<\/strong>, many of who grew up during the war on terrorism. 25% of searches overall for Osama came from those under 24. However, teens ages 13-17 were seeking more information as they made up 66% of searches for \u201cwho is Osama Bin Laden?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\nIn addition, the former President was not forgotten. A few looked up \u201cGeorge W. Bush\u201d<\/strong> (466% fewer searches than for \u201cbarack obama\u201d) and even the phrase \u201cbush mission accomplished.\u201d People are very curious for details about Pakistan. Searches on Sunday for \u201cPakistan map\u201d<\/strong> spiked 2,594% and searches for \u201cPakistan news\u201d<\/strong> spiked 610% on Yahoo!.\u00a0 News of Osama bin Laden\u2019s death seems to have caused a spike for conspiracy theories (up 114% Sunday on Yahoo!) as well as a resurgence of searches for \u201c9\/11 conspiracy theories.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\nWhat is Yahoo! Search Data? <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Of the total searches, 56% of searches in Singapore for ‘Osama Bin Laden’ were made by male users.\u00a0 Around 42% of searches for ‘Osama’ were made by users between the ages of 30 and 44 regardless of gender. Another 27% of searches came from those aged 18 to 29, while around 18% of searches were made by users 17 years old and below, who were perhaps too young to remember exact details of the Sept. 11, 2011 attacks in the US.<\/p>\n
In Indonesia, searches on Yahoo! related to Osama Bin Laden spiked nearly 140,350%, also making him the most-searched person<\/strong> of the day. Of all the Yahoo! Searches related to Osama Bin Laden, Indonesia ranked the highest on searches related to Osama in comparison to the rest of Southeast Asia. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Similar to Singapore searches, Yahoo! Search Trends witnessed Indonesians look for Osama\u2019s biography and photo. <\/strong>Apart from specific searches on his life, Indonesian users looked out for graphical imagery of Osama with searches on videos and images observing a significant spike. <\/strong>Users wanted to know how Osama looked like after a decade of hiding.\u00a0 In Indonesia, 64% of searches for ‘Osama Bin Laden’ were made by male <\/strong>users.\u00a0 Of this, 18% of searches for ‘Osama Bin laden’ were made by users between 35 \u2013 44 and 34% by users 18 years old and below.<\/p>\n In Malaysia, 55% of searches for the keyword ‘Osama Bin laden’ was made by male users. 37% of searches were made by users between 21 and 29 years old and 25% by users 18 years old and below.\u00a0 While users in Malaysia sought most info like SEA users, they sought specific details relating to his family and the nitty-gritty around his death.<\/p>\n In other Southeast Asian countries such as Philippines, besides searches on confirmation of his death, we saw searches spiking for Osama\u2019s biography and wife<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 Searches on Yahoo! for \u201cUsama bin laden\u201d also spiked off the charts in the Philippines. Yesterday\u2019s events also caused a surge of questions around the September 11 attacks, Al Qaeda and World Trade Centre.\u00a0 This was probably an inevitable component of the searches as people got reminded of the attacks and other issues related to it.\u00a0 Interestingly, Yahoo! Search Trends also witnessed a surge in searches related to President Obama and his speech<\/strong> about Osama\u2019s death, showcasing that there is interest in how these events will affect his approval rating.<\/strong><\/p>\n In Vietnam, sentiments remained the same as that of other SEA countries with Vietnamese too focusing on news, images and details about the death.<\/p>\n In the US, searches on Sunday for Osama bin Laden spiked nearly 100,00% on Yahoo!, also making him the most-searched person<\/strong> of the day. Nearly 1 in 5 searches for \u201cOsama Bin Laden\u201d are by teenagers<\/strong>, many of who grew up during the war on terrorism. 25% of searches overall for Osama came from those under 24. However, teens ages 13-17 were seeking more information as they made up 66% of searches for \u201cwho is Osama Bin Laden?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition, the former President was not forgotten. A few looked up \u201cGeorge W. Bush\u201d<\/strong> (466% fewer searches than for \u201cbarack obama\u201d) and even the phrase \u201cbush mission accomplished.\u201d People are very curious for details about Pakistan. Searches on Sunday for \u201cPakistan map\u201d<\/strong> spiked 2,594% and searches for \u201cPakistan news\u201d<\/strong> spiked 610% on Yahoo!.\u00a0 News of Osama bin Laden\u2019s death seems to have caused a spike for conspiracy theories (up 114% Sunday on Yahoo!) as well as a resurgence of searches for \u201c9\/11 conspiracy theories.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n What is Yahoo! Search Data? <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n