Reckless riding can be a lucrative career opportunity, testifies 26-year-old Khairul Khairuddin

 

THE LAW is meant to be broken. At first glance, the idea sounds reckless, even dangerous. Laws are the backbone of civilization, the invisible threads that hold order together. 

But sometimes, breaking the law equals big money, but not in a harmful way. Tell that to 26-year-old former Mat Rempit who was once mocked and looked down on is now earning a five-figure monthly income as a motor content creator on TikTok.

Muhammad Khairul Khairuddin, who is better known online as Khairul ACQ, says his present life bears little resemblance to his earlier years.

“Back then, many people looked down on me and insulted me by calling me a ‘mat rempit’ and ‘society’s trash’,” he told Harian Metro.

He openly acknowledged that he was once deeply immersed in illegal street racing during his teenage years, before eventually choosing to leave that chapter behind.

Khairul said a defining moment came in 2017 when he began producing motorcycle-related content on TikTok, a move that gradually reshaped his future.

In the past three years, he has stepped up his efforts in content creation, earning the confidence of brands and agencies that now collaborate with him and invite him to various motor-related events.

He credited social media as the key driver behind his transformation—from being unemployed and lacking direction to establishing a steady source of income. Today, he earns a five-figure monthly income as a content creator and influencer.

Khairul also revealed that he had once pursued a Diploma in Business Management at Ungku Omar Polytechnic in Ipoh, Perak, but dropped out in his fourth semester.

“My parents were disappointed, especially when they saw that I wasn’t doing anything after quitting my studies. At that time, I was very rebellious and spent my time racing without any direction,” he said.

“But I started thinking about changing when I got into social media and realised there was an opportunity to earn income in the motor world, if you do it the right way.”

He then began tapping into his skills in motorcycle modification, sharing his work across his social media platforms.

As the youngest of three siblings, Khairul said his persistence eventually paid off, encouraging him to continue generating income through content creation despite not having his own workshop.

“At the same time, I kept uploading motor-related videos on TikTok and even received paid offers to promote events and a local kurta brand,” he said.

He added that his parents, who were once worried, now consistently pray for his success—a source of motivation alongside his wife and their two-year-old child.

Originally from Kuala Kangsar, Khairul now lives in Padang Rengas, Perak, where he continues building his career and moving forward from his past. —  Focus Malaysia