Faris has played roles in policy, strategy, research, manpower planning, teaching, facilitating, coaching, and mentoring in the arts. He has held leadership roles with Singapore’s Public Service, the United Nations, a leading tech company, a global climate change and mental health advisory and in other capacities. He has published in Malay and English, through platforms like Taylor and Francis, Springer Nature, The Straits Times, and Berita Harian, alongside writings in poetry and film review. He won five international music awards and one local.
