Top 50 most influential journalists on TikTok in Southeast Asia – Part 1 (10–1)
We’ve reached the final part of our series on the most influential journalists on TikTok across Southeast Asia, and it’s time for the top 10.
To compile this ranking, we used HypeAuditor, an AI-powered influencer marketing platform. Its Audience Quality Score (AQS) – which evaluates engagement, audience authenticity, growth patterns, and overall community quality – helped us spotlight digital creators who stand out not just for their reach, but for the real impact they’re making.
If you missed parts two and three of the series, make sure to check them out before continuing.
Now, it’s time for the final countdown: places 10 to 1.
10. Rizky Melia (Indonesia)
Rizky Melia is an Indonesian content creator who blends sports journalism with digital storytelling, focusing primarily on football. Through her TikTok videos, she delivers match analysis, commentary, and fan reactions, making sports coverage more relatable and engaging for younger audiences.
Her sharp insights and viral content, including a notable interaction with Getafe striker Borja Mayoral, have positioned her as a rising voice in Indonesia’s sports media landscape.
9. Khay Chit Thiri (Myanmar)
Khay Chit Thiri is a Burmese radio announcer for Shwe FM. Her TikTok content features segments from her radio appearances—including storytelling, event hosting, and live broadcasts—delivered in Burmese.
Her on-air work highlights a journalistic sensibility, bringing local news, cultural events, and community stories to her audience through engaging audio-visual reports.
8. "Emcee" Kishen (Malaysia)
"Emcee" Kishen is a Malaysian event host, bilingual speaker, and news presenter who creates digital content on TikTok and Instagram. His work spans hosting live events, delivering news-style segments, and producing entertainment content, often in both English and Malay.
While he presents news-related material, his primary role is as MC and digital personality rather than a traditional journalist.
7. Sheila Octarina (Indonesia)
Sheila Octarina is an Indonesian presenter, actress, and content creator active on various social media platforms. She is a host at Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI), presenting on Program 3 since August 2020.
Additionally, she is known for her work as a TV host, actress, and content creator, sharing her daily experiences and creative endeavors on diferent platforms.
6. Pai Syahira Yahya (Malaysia)
Pai Syahira Yahya is a Malaysian journalist currently working for Malaysia Gazette, a reputable online news platform. Through her TikTok account, she shares behind-the-scenes glimpses of her reporting work, covering diverse topics such as crime scenes and community events.
Her profile demonstrates a dynamic balance between her dedication to journalism and her involvement in business, showcasing her versatility and commitment to engaging with the Malaysian public on multiple levels.
5. Budsirin Yingkeadtikun (Thailand)
Budsirin Yingkeadtikun, betters known by her nickname “Nune” Is a Thai journalist and anchor at Thai PBS, recognized for her work on the program The Active. Her TikTok account features content related to her professional work and personal interests.
Additionally, she has participated as a speaker in events such as BRAND'S Brain Camp, where she shared insights on career development and digital skills with students across Thailand.
4. Seavmin Kalip (Cambodia)
Seavmin Kalip is a Cambodian journalist and content creator active on TikTok and Facebook, where he manages a page labeled as a media/news company. His work focuses on reporting-style videos and local coverage, often presented in a casual, on-the-ground format.
Additionally, he produces and shares short-form news content, blending presentation and editing in a way that aligns with grassroots digital journalism.
3. Eve Saimon Lajangan (Malaysia)
Eve Saimon Lajangan is a Malaysian radio announcer and multimedia presenter based in Sabah. She is affiliated with SabahVfm VGood, a local station under Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), where she hosts the Good Afternoon segment and presents the i-Kadazan Ethnic News program.
Also she is the founder of Three Nity Aerial Yoga and maintains an active presence on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where she shares content related to her professional endeavors and personal interests.
2. Chirawan Sangkhasaad (Thailand)
Chirawan Sangkhasaad is a Thai journalist working with Channel 8 (“ช่อง 8”), where she focuses on regional reporting in Chumphon province.
Her TikTok account features firsthand coverage of local events and occasional reflective commentary, showcasing both her reporting presence in the field and her personal storytelling style.
1. Rozainah Rahim (Malaysia)
Ranked at number one, Rozainah Abdul Rahim is a Malaysian journalist known for her work with Bernama, where she covers a wide range of community and cultural stories. Her reporting often highlights underrepresented voices, and she gained recognition for her humanitarian storytelling, winning second place in the 2019 Young Humanitarian Writers Competition.
With experience in both print and broadcast media, Rozainah’s work reflects a deep interest in environmental issues, cultural narratives, and grassroots perspectives across Malaysia.
This list was created with the help of HypeAuditor and is based on the Audience Quality Score (AQS). In case of a tie between two or more personalities, we used the engagement rate to establish the order. The keywords used in our search were 'journalist', 'journalism', 'host', 'reporter' and 'announcer' in all Southeast Asia countries.
This story is written and edited by the Global South World team, you can contact us here.
