Top TikTok creators in Malaysia in 2019

Social site TikTok has unveiled its top celebrities, creators, challenges, music hits of 2019. The platform said in 2019, it "solidified itself as a platform" that encourages users to showcase their unique skills and talent while creating a "safe environment for creativity to flourish.”

Some of those creators include A-list celebrities from around the world who used TikTok to create just-for-laugh videos, launch music hits and give fans a sneak peek into their day-to-day lives. In Malaysia, local celebrities have also jumped on the TikTok train and found themselves in the center of attention amongst the fun, loving TikTok community. The standout Malaysian celebrities on TikTok in 2019 include: Peter Davis, Alvin Chong, and Faizal Tahir.

The platform said local creators are also emerging as the breakout stars of 2019 on TikTok, as they leveraged the platform to grow their fan bases and engage the global audience. This year, TikTok launched its inaugural TikTok All-Star Southeast Asia competition, which cultivated creators from across the region to share their talents on a global stage. The region-wide competition received over 300K submissions and 650 million views.

Beyond the All-Star competition itself, Khairul Andryan for example, successfully won the #ilovesinging challenge and got to meet his idol Faizal Tahir during his studio recording at Faithful Music’s studio.  Yap Jun Meng on the other hand, made waves locally and globally with his catchy Tamil dance videos and songs. He quickly gained popularity amongst the Tamil community and is known as “Chinepaiyen”, which literally means little boy in Tamil, because of his size.

This year, TikTok launched several first-of-its-kind campaigns that challenged users to grow culturally, mentally and physically. The #TikTokTravel campaign transcended geographical boundaries and celebrated cultural diversity like no other. In Malaysia, users highlighted #ExperiencePenang, a collaboration with Penang Global Tourism to uncover the many wonders that the Pearl of The Orient has to offer.

To inspire users to adopt a healthy lifestyle, TikTok partnered with Celebrity Fitness Malaysia to launch the #EverydayIGetBetter challenge. Fitness buffs and newbies alike were encouraged to complete five workout tasks while showcasing their own unique moves. Recognizing the importance of motivating and mentoring today’s youth, TikTok launched #TikTokClassroom in Malaysia, featuring TikTok Educators who lend their expertise on subject matters they’re proficient at including language, life hacks, and photography.

Meanwhile, the most trending hits on TikTok in 2019 are:

1. Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello - Senorita
2. Valentino Khan - Pump
3. I Mey Mey - Dear Mantan
4. CG5 - Absolutely Anything
5. Nazia Marwiana - Terdiam Sepi

In addition to cultivating talent across Southeast Asia, and launching record breaking hits on a global stage, TikTok has further expanded its commitment to corporate responsibility. With its TikTok for Good campaigns and Trust and Safety initiatives, TikTok has cooperated with various NGOs across Asia to drive real social impact. Some of the most notable challenges from 2019 include #SaveOurOceans, #ForClimate, and #ZeroWaster which generated monetary donations and awareness amongst a growing user base.