From AIDALINA MAHILI Civil Servant / Analyst
When local singer-songwriter Firdhaus Farmizi first enrolled in a Chinese primary school, it wasn’t by his choice but a decision made by his parents.
But not only did he master it, the Johor-born also earned a spot at the prestigious Foon Yew High School, where he consistently ranked at the top of his class. Surrounded by mostly Chinese friends, the singer naturally embraced their culture – from joining the Chinese yoyo club to competing in Chinese calligraphy contests, where he once represented Johor.
“If I experienced a heartbreak and still had things I wanted to share, I’d use songwriting as a tool to express myself,” he shared. “I knew it was a good song and was a favourite of mine for a while, but it didn’t get the traction I had hoped for. I had no connections in the music industry too back then,” he said in our recent interview.
Tickets for his first show on Merdeka Day sold out in just 30 minutes, prompting an additional show on Sept 1 due to overwhelming demand.While deeply moved by the support, Firdhaus is especially excited about a personal milestone: His mother will be in the audience for the very first time. “I prefer sitting on my own and figuring out the answers myself. I would talk about it with my friends, but only once I feel better,” he said.Beyond music, Firdhaus’ passion extends to photography and videography – a hobby he picked up six years ago.“We bought a cheap camera and went around taking photos of each other, the landscapes, buildings and everything,” he said.
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