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title: "‘My Special Elixir’ – M’sians Surprised To See Zayn Malik Promote Pei Pa Koa Cough Syrup In Latest Clip"
url: https://weirdkaya.com/my-special-elixir-msians-surprised-to-see-zayn-malik-promote-pei-pa-koa-cough-syrup-in-latest-clip/
date: 2024-06-06
modified: 2024-06-06
lang: en
author: "Nanthini Suresh"
description: "As Malaysians, we hold a deep-rooted bond with our traditional remedies like Cap Kapak, Tiger Balm, and Vicks. And guess what? Even the stars are catching onto the trend too...."
categories:
  - "Abroad"
  - "Fun"
tags:
  - "Cough Syrup"
  - "Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa"
  - "One Direction"
  - "TikTok"
  - "traditional herbal remedy"
  - "Zayn Malik"
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---

# ‘My Special Elixir’ – M’sians Surprised To See Zayn Malik Promote Pei Pa Koa Cough Syrup In Latest Clip

##### As Malaysians, we hold a deep-rooted bond with our traditional remedies like Cap Kapak, Tiger Balm, and Vicks. And guess what? Even the stars are catching onto the trend too.

Former One Direction member Zayn Malik caused a huge hype among Malaysians when he revealed the contents of his bag, pulling out Pei Pa Koa cough syrup.

Yes, the iconic "Ubat Cap Ibu dan Anak"!

![Zayn Malik showing his cough syrup](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/zayn-malik-showing-his-cough-syrup.jpg)Screenshot via [Youtube/British Vogue](https://youtu.be/ff4CEmLjaOE?si=MqcVA0VqasEwi4V9)

In an interview video posted on British Vogue's[ YouTube page](https://youtu.be/ff4CEmLjaOE?si=MqcVA0VqasEwi4V9), Zayn gave viewers a peek inside his bag.

As he revealed various items from his bag, he paused to highlight the Pei Pa Koa cough syrup, likening its taste to honey and praising its benefits for vocal cords.

![Pei Pa Koa Cough Syrup](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/pei-pa-koa-cough-syrup.jpg)Screenshot via [Youtube/British Vogue](https://youtu.be/ff4CEmLjaOE?si=MqcVA0VqasEwi4V9)

> **"It's my special elixir," he said, explaining that he always carries it with him, especially when he's performing. **

Zayn also mentioned that he would mix the cough syrup with water.

## M'sians were thrilled

This clip was posted on a TikTok page, receiving tons of reactions from Malaysian netizens.

***"No way! My mom would be so proud."***

![](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/netizen-comment-1-5-2.jpeg)Screenshot via [TikTok/zayntour](https://www.tiktok.com/@zayntour/video/7376690885678877984?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7360509115015300609)

***"UBAT BATUK CAP IBU DAN ANAK SUPREMACY"***

![](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/netizen-comment-3-3-2.jpeg)Screenshot via [TikTok/zayntour](https://www.tiktok.com/@zayntour/video/7376690885678877984?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7360509115015300609)

***"I also drank that cough medicine HAHAHAHHAHA"***

![](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/netizen-comment-2-6-2.jpeg)Screenshot via [TikTok/zayntour](https://www.tiktok.com/@zayntour/video/7376690885678877984?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7360509115015300609)

Here is the full post:

https://www.tiktok.com/@zayntour/video/7376690885678877984?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7360509115015300609

**READ [ALSO](https://weirdkaya.com/ed-sheeran-plays-badminton-paints-batik-visits-barber-shop-during-msia-tour/):**

https://weirdkaya.com/ed-sheeran-plays-badminton-paints-batik-visits-barber-shop-during-msia-tour/

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