Degree in Economics, Monash University, Australia. Qualified accountant. Formerly, senior executive position in the banking industry. 1990-95, Socialist Youth Chairman, Democratic Action Party (DAP); 1995, Deputy Secretary-General, DAP; 1986-98, Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka; since 2004, Secretary-General, DAP; since 2008, current position and Member of Parliament for Bagan.