Bored during quarantine? Why not become a TikTok superstar?
Here are the top trends you can follow on TikTok during this MCO:
1. Why not just #Stayahome?
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You can be a responsible citizen and have fun too! Show us what you’ve been up to by posting a TikTok video of your daily activities at home. Even if you’re just cleaning your house or talking to your cat, the world wants to know!
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There are already many star-studded names supporting this challenge, including the likes of singer/songwriter Faizal Tahir, actress Joey Leong, and charismatic entrepreneur Dato' (Dr) Calvin Khiu. Even renowned companies like Warner Music Malaysia are joining in the act to do what they can to raise awareness of the importance of staying at home.
So put on your creative hats and show Malaysia what you’ve been up to!
2. Show of your cooking skills with the #cookathome challenge
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Most of us are coming out of this MCO as chefs, we are sure of it! Malaysians sure do LOVE to eat, and what better time to learn how to cook when you’re quarantined at home.
Many are taking to TikTok to show off their culinary skills through the #cookathome challenge, with easy to follow tutorials, that would make your taste buds drool with envy.
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Cook up your own recipe or check out some of the mouthwatering dishes from these talented stay-at-home chefs and try them out yourself!
3. Spread awareness, not the virus, with the #safehands challenge
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By now we all know how important it is to wash our hands regularly in order to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
As such, institutions such as the World Health Organization have teamed up with technology companies like TikTok to raise awareness about good hand hygiene through the #safehands challenge, the primary (and easiest) way to stop the spread of the disease.
At the time of writing, the #safehands challenge has garnered over 2.4 billion views, with local and global celebrities alike participating for a greater cause.
You can join them too by posting a video of you washing your hands and join the #safehands challenge, to do your part for the nation today!
4. Just dance it away!
TikTok is nothing without its meticulously choreographed dance videos. Let loose and have some fun by catching up with the trending tunes and dancing all your worries away!
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Trending hits like Supalonely by BENEE and Lose Control by Meduza, Becky Hill, Goodboys will not only suck up your energy, it may propel you to viral stardom! But don’t take our word for it, check out the numbers some of these popular creators are raking in both in Malaysia and around the world, through some of the hottest tunes right now!
Whether it’s cooking your favorite meal, dancing to that trending tune or creatively spreading awareness on COVID-19, you’re definitely playing your part in flattening the curve by helping Malaysia’s initiatives in overcoming this pandemic, all at the comfort of your own home.
So what are you waiting for? Get on board with the latest trend and start your TikTok journey today!
By: Siti Farhana Sheikh Yahya
