Love it or hate it, TikTok is the latest short-form video app that’s taking over the internet and the lives of social media users. Let’s admit it—the video clips in the app are REALLY addictive and can keep us entertained for hours on end (which also explains why we end up sleeping at 3am sometimes. No? Just us?).
If you’re not sure who are the biggest TikTok stars in our country, fret not, we’ve rounded up the top nine Malaysian TikTok accounts, along with the type of content you’ll find on their feed. Oh, and if you think our local influencers are the only ones who can make cash by posting a TikTok video, you’re wrong. Because you too (yes, we’re not kidding!) can get some of that moolah. More on that later, but first, here’s the list of top TikTokers to follow in Malaysia.
Alvin Chong
Followers: 984k
Follow him to watch: Dance challenges, video transition trends, funny duets, lip-sync videos and more.
With close to a million followers on TikTok, singer and actor Alvin Chong is a familiar face on the social media platform and we can see why. The Penangite isn’t just a cutie with the brightest smile that’ll make your day, he’s also extremely up-to-date with all the latest dance routines and trending video transitions. You name it, he’s done it.
Follow Alvin Chong on TikTok: @alvinchong123
Akkidos
Followers: 836k
Follow him to watch: Dance challenges, lip-sync videos, duets and more.
This influencer may be a young chap (he’s only 18 years old!), but he has already amassed a whopping 836,000 followers on his TikTok account. Sporting his signature bowl-cut hairstyle, full brows and a set of bright pearly whites that’re framed by two cute dimples, his content mostly comprises trending dance moves, though he also throws in a few lip-sync clips and funny duets to spice things up every now and then.
Follow Ahmad Akid on TikTok: @akiddos
Ayda Jebat
Followers: 546k
Follow her to watch: Dance challenges, video transitions and filters, #ootd looks and videos featuring her emcee-model-actor boyfriend, Nabil Mahir.
Want to see a different and more personal side of singer and actress Ayda Jebat? Then hit the follow button on her TikTok account. Her content consists of dance routines and funny filters, most of which are done together with her boyfriend Nabil Mahir. Cute couple antics alert!
Follow Ayda Jebat on TikTok: @aydajebat
Danny LKH
Followers: 544k
Follow him to watch: Dance challenges, trending transition videos, videos with a storyline, lifestyle challenges and special appearances by his cat.
Notice a trend where TikTokers are making mini films without a dialogue? Danny has experimented with that, often having his girlfriend guest star in those storylines, so if you enjoy watching such videos, give this millennial a follow. And besides his love for trending dance moves and transitions, you’ll also catch a glimpse of his pet cat being made the star of his videos, so take note, cat lovers!
Follow Danny LKH on TikTok: @danny.lkh
Wing Keh & Keith
Followers: 379k
Follow them to watch: Dance duets, creative photography tips, home decor hacks, #ootd transitions and more.
They can dance, they make high-quality videos with the smoothest transitions and their content is a triple threat that’s fun, cool and inspiring. Enter Wing Keh and Keith, the true definition of TikTok #couplegoals. Follow them to learn a thing or two about improving your photography and videography skills, and be inspired by their array of tips and hacks, all presented in an aesthetically-pleasing way.
Follow Wing Keh & Keith on TikTok: @wingkeh_keifth
Yuki Tan
Followers: 378k
Follow her to watch: Dance challenges, dance tutorials, original choreographies, lifestyle videos, quizzes, games and more.
We’re officially dubbing her the Charli D’Amelio of Malaysia, thanks to her amazing dance moves that we’d be able to watch over and over again without getting bored. From dancing solo to busting a move with her dance crew and even her own parents (who are such good sports!), this dancing queen is a rising star who’s worth a follow in our book.
Follow Yuki Tan on TikTok: @yuki_dance_
Safwan Nazri
Followers: 291k
Follow him to watch: Hilarious real-life scenarios, dance challenges, reaction videos, pranks, life tips and more.
Feeling down and need a good LOL session to cheer you up? Trust Safwan Nazri to deliver that and more on his TikTok feed. What makes Safwan’s content hilarious is his comedic spin on scenes that mimic real life, and that relevance is what keeps his follower count growing. Follow him for funny-but-relatable Covid-19 situations, water cut scenarios and relationship struggles.
Follow Safwan on TikTok: @safwannazri7
Kaamesha Ravindran
Followers: 44k
Follow her to watch: Transformation videos, dance challenges, lip syncs and more.
If you think you’ve seen this familiar face on TV somewhere, you’re probably right. After all, Kaameshaa starred in the local comedy series Oh My English! when she was a teen. Now, the grown-up star has a huge following on social media platforms like Instagram, and though she may be fairly new to TikTok, she’s already gotten a good 44,000 fans. Follow her to watch her take part in trending challenges!
Follow Kaameshaa Ravindran on TikTok: @aeshaa7
Jinny Boy
Followers: 12k
Follow him to watch: Funny film-like short videos, trailers to his full video on YouTube, lockdown diary during MCO, real-life scenarios and other lifestyle videos.
No stranger to the film-making scene, short film producer and YouTuber Jinny Boy has hopped on the TikTok bandwagon and as expected, you’ll find film-making techniques and a funny storyline incorporated into his short clips. Don’t miss: his Life During Lockdown videos.
Follow Jinny Boy on TikTok: @jinnyboytv
Were you already following any of the Malaysian personalities mentioned above and wished you could be as famous as them or even make some money off TikTok? Then you’re in luck, because your wishes are about to come true!
One good thing that TikTok has brought out in all of us is the fact that it got us standing on our feet and moving to the beat, instead of being a couch potato during this pandemic. So, what better way to show off your creative moves than by entering the #WatsonsGetActive Move Your Body Challenge on TikTok? All you have to do is follow an exercise routine from our top Malaysian TikTokers and you’ll stand a chance to win some amazing prizes!
Here’s how to enter:
Step 1: Pick a location and sound
Step 2: Complete the 3 exercises as demonstrated by our top Malaysian TikTokers here!
Step 3: Post your video on TikTok, then share it to Facebook or Instagram
Plus, make sure you follow and tag @WatsonsMY as well as hashtag #WatsonsGetActive, #WatsonsMalaysia and #SmileInsideOut to complete your entry. Remember to set your TikTok profile to public too!
With amazing prizes worth up to RM130,000 up for grabs, here’s what you stand a chance to win with your creative TikTok video entry:
- RM5,000 cash (Grand Prize)
- RM3,000 cash (1st Runner Up)
- RM2,000 cash (2nd Runner Up)
- RM200 worth of products (Consolation Prize x 100)
- RM10 Watsons points for every valid entry
Now, don’t let this pandemic stop you from getting active and winning some cash. Join the #WatsonsGetActive TikTok Challenge and show us what you’ve got! 😉
Contest period: 29 September – 26 October 2020
