8 Malaysian Women Share How They Make Money & Built A Business On TikTok Shop

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For these entrepreneurs, TikTok Shop wasn't just a platform — it was the breakthrough they needed to turn struggles into success!

From former engineers to million-ringgit business owners, these inspiring stories prove that with the right strategy, dreams can become reality. Meet the eight incredible women who made it happen.

Once a civil engineering contractor, Mama Cah never imagined she'd one day be running a booming food business. 

In 2018, she left the engineering field and ventured into the F&B industry. Within the same year, she started Mama Cah Kitchen, sharing her recipes and cooking content on TikTok. As her views increased, she decided to try out TikTok Shop.

Today, her homemade bak chang sells out within minutes on TikTok Shop, proving that passion and the right platform can change everything.

Didi is the founder of BARANGDAPURBASAH.

Formerly a mechanical engineer, she and her husband made an impulsive decision to quit their jobs and start a business in 2012. Unfortunately, the business failed after just three months.

Sharing her story, Didi says she and her husband were left drowning in debt and regretting their decision to leave their jobs. As the banks began calling to collect payments, the couple survived by selling pre-loved clothes and homemade treats to make ends meet.

By early 2014, Didi's husband managed to secure a job, while she decided to pursue her master's degree in environmental engineering. She continued to sell cookies to help repay their debts.

A year later, Didi came up with the idea of offering fresh groceries that were cleaned, prepped, and delivered straight to customers' doorsteps. With her husband's encouragement, she started advertising her services. After two weeks, her ad went viral, leading to a slew of online orders.

Today, the couple own four BARANGDAPURBASAH outlets with nearly 40 employees. Didi has continued to expand the business on TikTok Shop, now offering ready-to-eat products and meals.

Didi attributes her success to her mother, Samsiah bt Saad, who made a special prayer for her when she was on her Hajj pilgrimage.

CikNa, Director of Chocotainer Sdn. Bhd., transitioned from a General Manager role in oil and gas to pursue her passion for chocolate.

Recognising the demand for healthier, on-the-go snacks, she launched Chocotainer — a nutritious chocolate bar.

She started her TikTok journey in 2022 and quickly built a loyal customer base. With new products in the works, there's no stopping this entrepreneur.

After failing to secure a scholarship, Amora was determined to pay for her university fees on her own. She started selling soft cookies, a rare find in Malaysia at the time.

Sales were slow at first, but she discovered the trick to going viral — storytelling. She began showcasing her soft cookies on TikTok while sharing stories about customer experiences, break ups, heartfelt exchanges, and wholesome moments. 

By joining TikTok Shop, Amora was able to scale her business. From earning around RM1,000 a month, her business now generates over five figures monthly.

Chef Ustazah specialises in cooking pastes, sauces, soy sauce, sambal, various spreads, ready-to-eat products, and more. A former UiTM lecturer with a deep passion for cooking, she started her business from her home kitchen with a big dream – to create high-quality halal-certified food products.

Through relentless dedication and extensive research and development, she successfully expanded her business and now owns her own factory, producing over 100 JAKIM-certified halal and MeSTI products.

Today, Chef Ustazah empowers more than 34,000 affiliates to generate income through TikTok Shop, and her products are available in stores nationwide. She conducts cooking classes, entrepreneurship workshops, and business motivation sessions, benefiting over 10,000 participants across the country.

Beyond that, she is strategically planning to enter international markets, including Canada, the UK, Korea, Japan, and several other countries.

Mija was a housewife who also sold food as a roadside vendor. After noticing a banner promoting the opportunity to become a creator and generate sales from home, she signed up to become a TikTok Shop affiliate.

She now generates an income as a full-time live seller and has even established her own studio in her hometown, providing opportunities for others to become live hosts. 

Tiffany is the founder of Moncherilive. With a decade-long partnership with local fashion sellers, she has championed the belief that 'Everyone can be beautiful' by promoting affordable Malaysian fashion to budget-conscious followers through her TikTok livestream, Moncherilive. 

Leveraging her exceptional fashion sense, she helps local brands stand out in a saturated market dominated by foreign competitors, offering stylish options at accessible prices. 

Starting her TikTok Shop journey in 2022, Tiffany overcame setbacks and financial challenges. Through her passion and dedication to fashion advocacy, she achieved a remarkable 200% growth in gross market value within two years, earning her the prestigious title of 'Top 1 Creator' in 2024.

Founded by Syaza, Fatimah Traditional Recipe specialises in women's health and self-care products. In early 2022, the brand faced significant challenges and was on the verge of permanently closing. 

Syaza made the decision to explore TikTok Shop, as it was the only social media platform she had not yet utilised. She posted a video with minimal editing and went to bed. 

The following morning, that video had gone viral. Her business has continued to grow ever since, reaching her first million in sales in 2023.