[2][1][3] He was named Director General of the BDEC Secretariat from 2000 to 2001, and his role there included supervising the council's national economic revitalisation measures following the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
[1][4] In order to explore bilateral programs covered under the Broadcasting MOU, such as cooperative TV and radio productions and student activities, he met with the group from Singapore in 2011.
[5] A delegation led by Singaporean MP Zaqy Mohamad paid him a courtesy call at the PMO on 25 June 2011, as part of their visit for the co-production of "Xpedisi Siswa" and "Titian Minda 2011" with MediaCorp Singapore.
He emphasized that civic engagement is essential for successful leadership and comprehending community needs in addition to academic knowledge, highlighting the importance of cultural and societal values that should not be overlooked in spite of improvements in education and experience.
[11] On 27 August, he stressed the importance of young people drawing inspiration and guidance from their parents, teachers, and national leaders to navigate life's complexities.
[12] He was replaced as deputy minister by Hamdan Abu Bakar and Roselan Daud in a cabinet reshuffle ordered by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on 22 October 2015.