Here’s What Malaysians Enjoyed Watching on YouTube in 2018

Another year has nearly passed, and it’s now time for us to look back at the viral hits, epic productions and insanely creative creators that marked a year in Malaysian pop culture on YouTube.

Say hello to the top videos and music videos of 2018 on YouTube!

These videos were ranked according to time spent watching, sharing, commenting, liking and more by viewers based in Malaysia. They are also a representation of the amazing variety of creativity shared on YouTube Malaysia throughout the past year.

Singers Syamel and Ernie Zakri conquered the top spot with their live performance of ‘Aku Cinta’.

Other notables in the top 10 are content from YouTube creator Alieff Irfan with his Ramadhan-theme short film about the challenges of fasting as well as this goosebump-inducing street performance.

These videos got Malaysian viewers entertained and amused with amazing homegrown music, light-hearted moment, and relatable tales that made us feel good all year long.

The Top Trending Music Video chart is also dominated by local talent, with singer Sufian Suhaimi crooning his way into the top three spots with his love song, Di Matamu, second to Indonesia’s Siti Badriah with her viral hit Lagi Syantik.

Malaysians were also singing along to Ben Ladin’s Hikayat Benladin, Ismail Izzani’s Luar Biasa and Floor 88’s Aqilah, in addition to international favorites like 뚜두뚜두 (DDU-DU DDU-DU) by BlackPink and Girls Like You by Maroon 5.

Here are the top trending videos and music videos for Malaysia in 2018, based on views, shares, comments, likes and all the other things you do on YouTube:

Top Trending Videos of YouTube Malaysia 2018

1. #AJL32 | Syamel & Ernie Zakri | Aku Cinta
2. Gaya Raya Paling Ori – Filem Pendek Astro Raya 2018
3. Hantu Kak Limah (Tayangan Perdana)[HD] Di Pawagam Mulai 9 Ogos
4. Srikandi Cintaku – Dato’ Awie & Mus May (Ost. Hantu Kak Limah)
5. Dugaan Puasa
6. Kugiran Masdo – Bunga
7. Sedap budak ni nyanyi, berdiri bulu roma kalau dengar
8. Maya Karin muntah darah di set MeleTOP? | Syamsul Yusof & Nasir Bilal Khan
9. Motif Viral: Awek Manja Nak Cendol Pun Tak Tahu Kenapa Dia Viral
10. #AME2018 I Persembahan Ruffedge padu ubat rindu | Bila Rindu, Lemas, Tipah Tertipu, Khayalan

Top Trending Music Videos of YouTube Malaysia 2018

1. Siti Badriah – Lagi Syantik (Official Music Video Nagaswara) #music
2. Sufian Suhaimi – Di Matamu (Official Music Video with Lyric)
3. Ben Ladin – Hikayat Benladin (Official Lyric Music Video)
4. Ismail Izzani – Luar Biasa ft. Alif (Official MV)
5. BLACKPINK – ‘뚜두뚜두 (DDU-DU DDU-DU)’ M/V
6. Floor 88 – Aqilah [Official Music Video]
7. Maroon 5 – Girls Like You ft. Cardi B
8. Deen Assalam – Cover by Sabyan
9. Ghea Youbi – Gak Ada Waktu Beib (Official Music Video)
10. 周杰倫 Jay Chou (with 楊瑞代)【等你下課 Waiting For You】歌詞版MV

Are any of these videos your favourite?