Malaysian with Down syndrome shares song covers, becomes a TikTok hit


Muhamad Luqman’s performances are earning him a growing fanbase and confidence. Photos: Farah Nazim

Since young, Muhamad Luqman Nazim Muhd Fadzli, 21, has always enjoyed singing. And the young adult with Down syndrome isn’t shy about performing cover versions of songs from different genres, including oldies, rock and indie rock.

Three years ago, the young man from Seberang Perai, Penang began sharing his videos on TikTok, where he sings, recites Al-Quran verses and dabbles in some cooking. His videos have earned him over 21,000 followers and more than a quarter-million likes for his growing library of over 100 videos.

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