Creator Economy
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TikTok Marketing

Remember when live selling was only for Facebook groups and Shopee? In 2025, TikTok Live Shopping is dominating Malaysia’s eCommerce scene—and it’s changing how products are discovered, reviewed, and bought.

This blog dives into TikTok’s Creator Commerce system, how live shopping works, and how Malaysian brands—from small bakers to beauty resellers—can start tapping into this trend now.

1. What Is TikTok Live Shopping?

TikTok Live Shopping lets brands and creators sell products in real-time via livestream, complete with

  • “Buy now” buttons
  • Pinned product links
  • In-stream discounts
  • Real-time comments, reactions, and Q&A

It’s a mash-up of entertainment + shopping, turning livestreams into high-converting sales funnels.


2. What Is Creator Commerce?

TikTok’s Creator Commerce is a system that lets influencers and creators earn commissions by:

  • Promoting your product
  • Creating product review videos
  • Going live with your product
  • Driving traffic to your TikTok Shop

Brands can now collaborate with micro-influencers or “Key Opinion Consumers (KOCs)” to create authentic sales-driven content.


3. Why It’s Working So Well (Especially in Malaysia)

Here’s why TikTok Live + Creator Commerce is killing it in our market:

✅ Malaysians love to shop through recommendations
✅ “Try first, ask questions, then buy” fits live format perfectly
✅ High mobile usage + TikTok obsession = ideal traffic source
✅ TikTok Shop is fully localized (RM pricing, local shipping, etc.)

Example:

A local skincare brand saw RM12,000 in sales from a single creator’s live featuring a “hydrating toner for hot weather”—with 3K viewers and only RM200 ad spend.


4. Step-by-Step: How to Start TikTok Live Selling

For Product Owners:

  1. Register for TikTok Shop Seller Center (business or personal)
  2. Upload your products with:
    • Clear photos
    • Bahasa/Malay/Chinese descriptions
    • Ready stock shipping info
  3. Link your TikTok account
  4. Go Live from Creator Center
  5. Pin products during live + use promo countdowns

For Service-Based Brands:

You can still live sell if you:

  • Offer voucher packages (e.g. “RM98 facial trial”)
  • Sell physical kits (e.g. kids activity boxes, skincare sets)
  • Partner with creators who do unboxing + live trials

5. How to Partner with TikTok Creators

TikTok Creator Marketplace now lets you:

✅ Find creators based on location, niche, follower size
✅ See their engagement stats
✅ Propose campaign terms
✅ Track conversion data

Alternatively, you can:

  • DM creators directly
  • Offer 10–20% commission
  • Provide custom links or promo codes

6. Best Practices for TikTok Live Selling

If you want real sales, treat your live like a showroom + chatroom + checkout.

Top Tips:

✅ Go live during peak hours (8pm–11pm)
✅ Use “Urgency Words”: “Last 5 units,” “1-hour deal only,” “Pre-order ends tonight”
✅ Create bundles or limited sets
✅ Show proof: customer comments, reviews, demo
✅ Respond to every comment with energy and clarity


7. Best-Selling Product Types for TikTok Live in Malaysia

Product TypeWhy It Works
Skincare & BeautyInstant try-on, before/after, relatable use cases
Food & BeverageTaste tests, local snacks, bundle deals
Fashion & AccessoriesTry-on hauls, mix & match styling
Tech & GadgetsDemo-driven content, live comparison
Kids Toys & EducationLive unboxing, parent Q&A, gift bundles

8. Bonus Tip: Use Paid Traffic to Boost Your Live

Want 5X more viewers in your live stream?

✅ Use TikTok Promote to push your live to new audiences
✅ Retarget TikTok video viewers with LIVE countdown ads
✅ Add your LIVE link in your bio and product videos leading up to it


Conclusion

TikTok Live Shopping isn’t the future—it’s happening right now in Malaysia. If your business sells anything physical (or can be packaged), this is your best chance to tap into real-time, emotion-driven, community-powered commerce.

Don’t overthink. Start testing.

Join my TikTok Commerce Bootcamp and learn how to sell like a pro—without needing big budgets or fancy equipment.

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