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ILLUMINAKING BY FAIZ FAISAL


Foodgasm: HaRoy
Tried the new Haroy branch to fix my Thai street food craving! As a huge Pulut Ayam fan, the fried chicken and fried shallots totally hit the spot, and the Khao Mok is super fragrant. It’s definitely on the pricier side, but the food is delicious and they even have unique sticky rice wraps. Here is my honest 6/10 review on the taste, vibe, and pricing.

Faiz Faisal
Sep 101 min read


Song Of The Week: Where Have All The Cowboys Gone? - Paula Cole
When Spotify Smart Shuffle randomly played Paula Cole’s 1997 hit "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?", the "du du du du du" intro instantly brought back childhood memories. But listening to it three decades later through adult ears, the track hits completely differently! In this music throwback review, we unpack the razor-sharp social commentary on traditional gender roles, domestic burnout, and why this 90s bop is still so relevant today.

Faiz Faisal
Sep 92 min read


Tuesday Tea: Blog Update!
A quick blog update for the readers! We are tweaking our Thursday posting schedule to keep content as fresh as possible. Instead of strictly alternating between Food Reviews and Throwback posts every two weeks, Thursday will now flex based on what’s most relevant—meaning fresh food reviews drop faster while keeping space for nostalgic stories. Here is a recap of our full weekly lineup and what to expect!

Faiz Faisal
Sep 82 min read


Bernazar
Struggling to land a job or feeling stuck in life? It’s time to talk about the power of bernazar. From fasting on Mondays and Thursdays to making a vow to fast for a week straight upon landing an offer, I share my personal story of how bernazar helped me secure 99% of my career moves. Here is a heart-to-heart reminder on why we should never feel embarrassed to beg Allah SWT for our rezeki and why trusting His timing changes everything.

Faiz Faisal
Sep 73 min read


Sunday Short: Vacancy 2
Nadia thought she had finally landed the perfect job at Ravel Dynamics: good salary, friendly colleagues and a stable routine. But as the months disappear from her memory, she realizes nobody in the office ever leaves. When she discovers what lies beneath the building, she learns the terrifying truth about her employment—and why the company is always hiring.

Faiz Faisal
Sep 67 min read


Saturday Style: Fashionable Villains
Ever noticed why pop-culture villains always have better style than the heroes? From Cruella De Vil's couture to Maleficent's dramatic robes, Poison Ivy's botanical fashion, and even the sleek biomechanical silhouette of the Xenomorph, bad guys always steal the fashion spotlight. Here is a deep dive into costume design, character psychology, and why high fashion and evil go hand-in-hand across movies, comics, and games.

Faiz Faisal
Sep 53 min read
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