In its infancy, users of social media app TikTok were often disregarded, or even ridiculed, for its seemingly unbeneficial contents and merely dance-focused videos. However, more and more users from the younger generations – leaning towards Gen Z rather than millennials – are proving that the app’s usage can be diversified with various interesting contents, including sharing lifestyle tips, tech, and recipes.
Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza
@toktitiktok ibu & aafiyah buat jugak 😅 wipe it down challenge ! boleh la yee
♬ original sound - Siti Nurhaliza Tarud
Who knew that Malaysia’s top singer Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza is also an avid TikTok user! Even though the editing for the ‘Wipe It Down’ challenge Siti (or more affectionately known as Tok Tik) attempted wasn’t exactly top notch, funnily enough netizens forgave her and accepted her editing. In fact, some fans even pinned the blame on the mirror and the app! The video, which has garnered nearly a million views, also features her first daughter, Siti Aafiyah.
Yuna
@yunamusic ever wonder who lives upstairs?##levelupchallenge
♬ Level Up - Ciara
Just as popular in the States as she is in her home country, Malaysian singer Yuna didn’t miss out on the chance to open her own TikTok account. She proves to have a strong following on the app as well when a simple video of cleaning her house was able to reach half a million views! The creative element here is: fashion. That is she tickled everyone’s funny bone by donning ostentatious outfits while doing housework. Other than this TikTok video, another well-loved one of hers is the Level Up challenge.
Amber Chia
@amberchia9 ##StayHome Fashion show at home. Catwalk on the Treadmill.  😎 ##OOTDs##iwearlovebonito##lockdown##StaySafe##fashionshow##fashion##gintell
♬ Lip Gloss - Main Version - Lil Mama
She’s a supermodel after all, so there’s no surprise that Amber Chia’s social media focus is fashion, even on TikTok! Amber doesn’t just often show off her catwalks in her videos, but also her gymnastic and dance skills. She also shares exercise and healthy lifestyle tips on the app. If you’re looking to learn how to do a proper catwalk, make sure to visit Amber’s TikTok!
Dr Sheikh Muszaphar
@drsheikhkids♬ Kimi No Toriko - Rizky Ayuba
Malaysian astronaut Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor is well known for his loving nature, especially towards his wife and children. It’s no wonder that he often tolerates his kids’ cute antics of dancing and messing with the filters on TikTok. Even though his account was newly created early last month, it has already garnered tons of attention since Dr Sheikh also shares his TikTok videos on Instagram.
Nora Danish
@noradanishhanif Dei!!! Listen! 🥰
♬ Cute by Harith Zazman - zalfa nak mcd
In spite of her earlier dislike of the app, Nora Danish is now one of the most active celebs on TikTok, where her dance skills could truly shine and have been since the Movement Control Order (MC) started. In fact, when Nora was recently invited to host the programme “MeleTOP”, she took this chance to do a TikTok post with Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza. No wonder Nora is known to many as Malaysia’s Queen of TikTok!
Daiyan Trisha
@daiyantrisha22 had to do it 🥺
♬ Stunnin' (feat. Harm Franklin) - Curtis Waters
Beautiful singer-actress Daiyan Trisha likes to inspire young ladies not only when it comes to artistry but also healthy lifestyles. Initially reluctant to create a TikTok account, she eventually relented. Keeping up with current trends, Daiyan doesn’t miss out on trying out TikTok challenges. Some of her most watched videos is of her acting out roles as popular K-drama characters. So classy!
Aeril Zafrel
@aerilzafrel8 Day 1 quarantine
♬ Then , what do u have ? - kate hardman
Most of actor Aeril Zafrel’s TikTok videos tend to grab attention due to their funny content. Throughout MCO, Aeril spent his free time making TikTok videos with his daughter, Hayla, who didn’t seem to ever tire of spending time with her father.
Wawa Zainal
@wawazainal92♬ original sound - Bhavin Bhanushali
It’s even funnier when Aeril claims himself as the President of TikTok. His wife, pretty actress and entrepreneur Wawa Zainal, also has her own TikTok account now! If this romantic couple starts doing TikTok together, fans will sure be served with Bollywood dances.
Upin & Ipin
@upinipin.official Jom joget ##upinipin##merdeka##jogetmalaysia
♬ original sound - Upin & Ipin Official
It’s not just real-life celebs that are finding fame on TikTok, Malaysia’s most popular animated characters, cheeky twins Upin & Ipin, also have their own TikTok account! Apart from videos showing off the antics of Upin, Ipin, Kak Ros and their friends, Upin and Ipin also launched their own challenges such as the “Goyang Upin & Ipin” and “Joget Upin & Ipin” dance challenges as well as “Duet Upin & Ipin” acting challenge. Now their TikTok has more than two million followers!