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ILLUMINAKING BY FAIZ FAISAL


Throwback Thursday: The Day I Started Over
Throwback to the time I got fired in 30 days after accepting a high-paying job offer from a Singaporean agency in KL. From red-flag job scope changes to sitting at a bus stop drafting a JTK report in my head, here is my story on handling toxic workplace scams, knowing your employee rights, and why a career reset after getting fired might just be the best blessing in disguise.

Faiz Faisal
1 day ago4 min read


Throwback Thursday: Mandi Sungai
Growing up in KL, mandi sungai was never part of my childhood—until I moved to Astana Raja, Rembau. From jumping off riverbanks with friends to narrowly escaping a floating "surprise," this is a throwback to the chaotic, muddy, and unforgettable days of mandi sungai that every kampung kid will probably relate to.

Faiz Faisal
Jul 302 min read


Throwback Thursday: Diari Seorang Pemarah
I wasn't the calm person I am today. Between the ages of 10 and 17, I struggled with anger and sometimes let it get physical. Looking back, I'm not proud of it—but it taught me one of the most important lessons: sometimes, walking away is the bravest thing you can do.

Faiz Faisal
Jul 162 min read


Throwback Thursday: Makan Lipas
A random TikTok video unlocked one of the weirdest childhood memories ever — the morning I woke up with cockroach legs on my hand and lips. Did I accidentally eat a cockroach while sleeping? The evidence says... maybe.

Faiz Faisal
Jul 22 min read


Throwback Thursday: The Era of Cyber Cafes
Before smartphones and home Wi-Fi became the norm, cyber cafes were where friendships were made, music was discovered, and social media came alive. Here's a nostalgic look back at the golden age of Friendster, MySpace, and RM3 internet sessions.

Faiz Faisal
Jun 183 min read


Throwback Thursday: Bola Tampar
Ramai tak percaya aku pernah wakil sekolah untuk bola tampar sebab 'stereotype' tersendiri. Padahal, dulu aku aktif sukan macam bola tampar, badminton, dan merentas desa, selain sertai pesta pantun dan teater. Kisah bermula bila senior asrama ajak main sekali sampai lengan merah penang smash! Walaupun sekadar pemain simpanan yang sempat turun padang sekali, memori tu tetap buat rindu nak main balik sekarang. Tapi kat mana nak cari tempat main bola tampar santai-santai untuk y

Faiz Faisal
Jun 42 min read
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