Mr. Perak, Fitness Trainer & Gym Instructor
- I worked in gyms, supplement stores, and as a trainer before taking a break.
- In 2019, I entered the Mr. Perak competition. However, misaligned mindsets and a lack of balance between social and fitness lifestyles led to illness a week before the competition.
- Soon after that, I fell back into unhealthy habits and faced severe mental health difficulties working in Kuala Lumpur in the media industry.
Content Creator, TikTok Influencer, 160,000+ Followers
- I returned to Ipoh and turned to the media, utilising my gift of speaking fluent Malay.
- Despite hesitations, I joined TikTok and started producing contents about fitness, nutrition, and bodybuilding.
- My fluency in Malay gained traction due to my racially ambiguous appearance.
- I now have a TikTok account with 137K followers and an Instagram with over 27K followers and still growing.
Financial Advice for Athletes
- The lifespan of sports persons is very limited, we are not being taught about life after peaking at sports financially.
- Your physique performance only takes you so far regardless of genetics or background, it can be a short-lived career if you hit a ceiling, leading to financial struggles or stunted success.
- As an influencer now, I'm able to work from anywhere to generate revenues through content engagements.
- I believe that financial education is crucial for athletes to monetize through sponsorships and advertisements.
- Having a digital presence is vital for me to be expanding my support systems and opportunity gateways, but for many, it's an unfortunate turning point in lives.
How To Succeed As Content Creator, KOL
- Motivation: When I started social media at 16, despite online bashing, I kept going, hoping to improve at least one person's life, which keeps me motivated.
- Platform Purpose: I advise finding the platform's purpose and amplifying it, don't overthink or over-plan content, just do it.
- Routine: I incorporate content creation into my strict daily routine, uploading 3-10 videos on my channels, including Xiao Hong Shu (XHS 小红书).
- Language Engagement: Using Malay as my main language engages a supportive community that appreciates cultural incorporation.
