Khairul Aming: Creating Content is Not Just About Going Viral But Also Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Khairul Aming, Malaysia’s humble millionaire/celebrity chef who is popular with his myriads of recipes on TikTok, as well as his very own dish – Sambal Nyet which made him millions of bucks over the last couple of years.

Just last night (August 27), at the TikTok Awards 2023, Khairul Aming was announced as the winner for Creator of The Year, as shared on his TikTok account @khairulaming beating 5 other TikTokers, namely,

• Boss James (@bossjames_oe)
• Lawyer Gandhi (@lawyergandhi)
• Auntie Purple (@auntiepurple248)
• Ceddy (@ceddyornot)
• Sally (@sallywhoo)

When Khairul was on the stage to receive his award, he had a lot to say, especially gratitude words toward his family and fans who have always been there throughout his 8 years of journey as a content creator.

“I hope my late father can see this achievement. I’ve worked hard for 8 years,” he sobbed.

“It’s not just about going viral”

However, the celebrity chef also had a friendly reminder to the youth out there, including those who have dreams to become a content creator in the future.

“Never abandon your studies even if you have dreams to become a content creator,” Khairul reminded the youth who are still pursuing their studies.

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Becoming a content creator may bring you a lot of money and fame, especially if netizens find your content helpful, informative, or even hilarious. However, there’s more than that when it comes to finding fame online, and Khairul reminded the people that it’s not just about going viral by sharing some wise words for everyone to ponder about.

“To stay relevant in this industry, you need to have a lot of knowledge, such as critical thinking and problem solving. You also need to have manners and common sense,” he explained.

Khairul ended his speech by reminding the youth to finish their studies and if they’re jumping onto the bandwagon to become a content creator, be a good creator that improve the industry in Malaysia. 

Khairul’s wise words certainly apply to those who wish to create content in the future, and to some existing content creators. Take what you can learn from his speech and you can listen to his words below.

@khairulaming

Terima kasih di atas sokongan anda semua. Ini award pertama saya dapat selepas 8 tahun membuat digital content. Award ni untuk korang semua ?❤️ #TikTokAwardsMY #ForYouMalaysia

♬ original sound – Khairulaming – Khairulaming

Congratulations, Khairul Aming! Your recipes are always a must-try, and your successful Sambal Nyet business is an inspiration to many people out there. Do you agree with what he said about becoming a content creator?

Also read: “They’re happy” – Khairul Aming Treats Employees to Luxury Vacation on Private Yachts in Langkawi