TikTok Malaysia celebrates dreams of everyday Malaysians!

Malaysian creators recognised for their outstanding achievements in bringing positive impact and inspiration to the local community

TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, returned with the highly anticipated TikTok Awards Malaysia 2024, celebrating the diverse Malaysian creator community and their myriad of talents, evidenced through their creative content.

Hosted at Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, this year's award ceremony brought together top Malaysian creators, celebrities, and fans for an unforgettable night. Themed “Celebrating New Dreams”, this year’s TikTok Awards aimed to highlight and recognize the diverse and rich cultural tapestry of Malaysia, showcasing inspiring content that resonates both locally and globally.

The evening was nothing short of spectacular, with legendary host, Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim and the bubbly Janna Nick steering the event on the main stage that also featured well-loved Malaysian celebrities and creators including Shaheizy Sam, Bella Astillah, Sophia Albarakbah, Erra Fazira, Tan Kian Meng, Imran Aqil, Aina Abdul and Faizal Tahir. Ahead of the main show, red carpet hosts, TikTok creators Ceddy Ang and Ain Edruce brought a touch of glamour as they welcomed the attendees decked in their star-studded renditions of their WOWdest dreams, whereas Daniel Fong and Eima Safuan, also a former TikTok Awards nominee for Best of Fashion and Beauty captured special moments backstage.

The night's biggest winners
TikTok Awards Malaysia 2024 was presented in two main segments: People's Choice Awards, which allowed fans to vote for their favorite creators in each category; and Judge's Pick Awards, where winners were selected by an executive panel comprising Media Prima Television Networks and Primeworks Studios Chief Executive Officer, Nini Yusof, TikTok Awards Malaysia 2023 Creator of the Year winner, Khairul Aming, and TikTok General Manager - Content Operations, Southeast Asia, Angga Anugrah Putra.

In addition to this, TikTok Malaysia also awarded two creators, @lokohopunohgroup and @braderwheelchair for its new award category - Changemaker of the Year, a special category which honors creators who have made a significant impact to the society through their platforms. @lokohopunohgroup was recognized for stepping up and inspiring the youth to maintain waste management in Terengganu, significantly contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment, while @braderwheelchair was honored for advocating the empowerment of the differently-abled community. This award underscores TikTok's commitment to supporting creators who drive change in Malaysia.

The content creators below emerged as the winners of the following categories of TikTok Awards Malaysia 2024:

People's Choice Awards:

• Creator of the Year: @chesayang_kitchen
• Video of the Year: @agy.official
• Celebrity of the Year: @bellaastillah_94
• TikTok LIVE Creator of the Year: @acaps19
• TikTok Shop Creator of the Year: @yang

Judge's Pick Awards:

• Entertainment Creator of the Year: @kanafly
• Animation Creator of the Year: @yimotapir
• Gaming Creator of the Year: @kingshahx
• Education Creator of the Year: @aminxabid
• Food Creator of the Year: @tang_guo12
• Sports Creator of the Year: @amaranas_
• Beauty & Fashion Creator of the Year: @aishahrahim07

“Thank you, TikTok. I’d also like to thank everyone, especially those who voted for me. To be honest, I felt like this dream was impossible to reach, but I told my team, 'Let’s work twice as hard to achieve it,' and today, it’s been realized. Thank you to my family and all who have supported me. I have one more thing to add - If you can dream, you can work hard to achieve those dreams,” said @chesayang_kitchen, Creator of the Year for TikTok Awards Malaysia 2024.

Beyond this, the stage was lit up with captivating performances by Zubir Khan, Ezra Kairo, Sarah Suhairi, Alfie Zumi, Amir Jahari, Aisha Retno, Aina Abdul, Naim Daniel, MUAH, Faizal Tahir, Wani Kayrie, and Afieq Shazwan. Their performances of trending songs that have flooded the platform brought immense joy to the audience, making the award show an unforgettable night as fans watched their favorite hits come to life on stage. The mix of traditional fusion, power ballads, and even multi-lingual hits encapsulated the celebration of Malaysia's diverse talents.

"It has been an absolute privilege to witness the growth of the creator community here in Malaysia. Over the past year, we have seen countless new creators who not only entertain but also inspire, educate, and empower their audiences. TikTok Awards Malaysia 2024 is a testament to the incredible talent and creativity that thrives on our platform. While we celebrate the achievements of a select few tonight, we also recognize the countless other creators who, every day, find their voice and place on TikTok, impacting lives and communities in ways that are both profound and meaningful. I am excited to see what new and inspiring dreams our creators will bring to life in the future," said Yin Yin Hooi, SEA Program & Market Insight Lead, TikTok.

"We at TV3 are proud to celebrate the success of all content creators who were nominated and won at TikTok Awards Malaysia 2024. Our production has worked tirelessly with TikTok to produce an amazing show to celebrate Malaysia’s best TikTok content creators. It is to energize local content creators and fuel the creative drive of the younger generation, fully utilizing their creative talents. We’re eager to see even more fresh talent burst onto the scene and encourage them to join forces with TV3," said Puan Nini Yusof, Chief Executive Officer, Media Prima Television Networks & Primeworks Studios.

TikTok Awards in Malaysia is organized in collaboration with TV3, powered by HONOR 200 5G Series, dominated by The Raw., celebrated by TikTok Shop, connected by U Mobile, and illuminated by TRESemmé.