Born in June 1968, at Muar, Johor, Malaysia, he joined the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) at the age of 18.

His debut in racing was made in the Armed Forces National Championship, and he won the competition.

His primary training session started when he undergone his intern as a warfare electrician at HMAS Nirimba, Sydney, Australia.

He has also been competing in various international sailing competitions and was the Silver Medalist of Super Moth Class of Regatta event at the Bangkok 1998 XIII Asian Games (ASIAD).

He is also a sailor with high profile and competing actively in Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta Royal, Langkawi International Regatta and Terengganu Monsoon Cup[4] which are held annually coast of Peninsular Malaysia.