1983, degree in Science Forestry, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (UPM), Serdang; 1985, Certificate in Forest Plantation Management and Forestry Research, under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA); 1990, Master's in Development Management (MDM), Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Philippines. 1994, elected to the Parliament of Malaysia for Tuaran constituency. 2015, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. Chairman of the Board: Sabah Cultural Board; Forest Plantation Development; Malaysian Timber Industrial Board; Asian Supply. Member of the Board of Directors: Suria Capital; Sabah Energy Corporation; Asian Supply Base. Recipient of honours and awards, including: Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu (SPDK), Tuan Yang Terutama Yang Dipertua Negeri Sabah (TYT). Interests: reading and catching up with friends over a cup of tea.