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ILLUMINAKING BY FAIZ FAISAL


Throwback Thursday: FnF Trips
After 20 years of friendship, my core group "FnF" (Fresh n Floral) has only managed to go on two trips together. Now, planning a getaway with married friends feels nearly impossible! From getting chased by stray dogs in Bangkok to accidentally walking into a men-only massage parlour, here is a throwback to our wild memories, the reality of adulting, and why being in the same space matters more than the destination.

Faiz Faisal
6 days ago3 min read


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
Aug 134 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
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