TikTok celebrates creativity, innovation, and the spirit of community with the first-ever TikTok Awards in Malaysia. The inaugural awards ceremony, held on August 27, 2023, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, was a celebration of content creators whose contributions to the platform are consistently setting new benchmarks and further shaping Malaysia’s creative and content creation industry.
The 2023 TikTok Awards are testament to the transformative influence of these creators, who have not only inspired millions, but have also redefined the possibilities of digital content. Held just a few days before Malaysia`s National Day, the 2023 TikTok Awards Ceremony is also a timely opportunity to honor the homegrown talents who have helped bring Malaysia to the global stage, as they strive to inspire creativity.
“Each creator has their own story and TikTok is the platform for them to tell it creatively. While their backgrounds and humble beginnings may greatly differ from one person to the next, these creators have found their footing and success on TikTok, be it through their educational videos, entertaining content, or even their knack for commerce and content – or shoppertainment as we know it. The TikTok Awards is more than just an event. It is a culmination of the incredible journey that our TikTok content creators embark on every day, and we are ever so proud of how far they have come,” said Yin Yin Hooi, Head of Marketing and Operations, TikTok Malaysia.
“TV3 is synonymous with its large-scale productions of award programmes such as Anugerah Juara Lagu, Anugerah Tonton Drama Sangat and Anugerah Bintang Popular BH. We definitely would not want to miss this golden opportunity to broadcast the country’s first-ever TikTok Awards Malaysia. This will also be a special opportunity for fans to see their favourite content creators receive their deserved recognition on the night of this inaugural event,” said Puan Nini Yusof, Chief Executive Officer of Media Prima Television Networks and Primeworks Studios.
The awards night, hosted by Izzue Islam, Sherry Alhadad, and Amelia Henderson, included well-known Malaysian celebrities and innovators such as Dato’ Yusof Haslam, Bell Ngasri, Amber Chia, Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, Amir Ahnaf, Fattah Amin, Redza Rosli, and others who presented the trophies on stage. Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza, Ziana Zain, DOLLA, Marsha Milan, Ernie Zakri, Hael Husaini, Siti Nordiana, and Alyph, among others, delighted guests with thrilling performances. Red carpet hosts Ceddy and Sissy Imann chatted to the attendees gracing the red carpet before of the main concert, with Jaa Suzuran and Neeta Manis documenting exceptional moments backstage.
The night’s biggest winners
TikTok Awards were presented in two parts: People’s Choice Awards, in which fans voted for their favorite creators in each category, and Judge’s Pick Awards, in which winners were chosen by an executive panel comprised of Nini Yusof, Chief Executive Officer of Media Prima Television Networks and Primeworks Studios, prolific performer and honorary guest Hael Husaini, and TikTok General Manager Operations & Marketing, Southeast Asia, Angga Anugrah Putra.
People’s Choice Awards:
- Creator of the Year: Khairul Aming
- Rising Star of the Year: Ikhmal Nour
- Popular Creator of the Year: Ryan Bakery
- Celebrity of the Year: Aeril Zafrel
- Popular Animation Account of The Year: Upin & Ipin
- LIVE Creator of the Year: Tigerlabu
- TikTok Shop Creator of the Year: Anas Zahrin
Judge’s Pick Awards:
- Best of Beauty & Fashion: Shahira Azlan
- Best of Education: Sir Asai
- Best of Entertainment: Eiqa Maleq
- Best of Foodie: Syifa Jamill
- Best of Gaming: Sultan Riq
- Best of Sports: Khalish
TikTok Awards in Malaysia is organised in collaboration with TV3, powered by HONOR 90 Series 5G (Main Sponsor), delivered by foodpanda (Co Sponsor), served by F&N Teh Tarik (Partner Sponsor) and connected by U Mobile (Partner Sponsor), with Hot FM and FLY FM as official radio partners, and SAYS, Oh Bulan and Viral Cham as official digital partners.