[3] In Admin Company 2Bn RBLF, he worked as a motor transport officer before being appointed to the rank of lieutenant in 2001.

On 13 October 2008, the Brunei contingent commander, along with four other former leaders and thirty-six members of the team, including him, received plaques and certificates of appreciation from the Philippine government for their assistance in keeping an eye on the peace process in Mindanao.

[3] With Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's approval, he was elevated to the rank of lieutenant colonel on 6 February 2015, and designated as the commanding officer of the 2Bn RBLF.

[5] He assumed leadership of the RBLF as Deputy Commander on 20 October 2022,[5] succeeding Colonel Azman bin Haji Bangkol.

[7] He was again present in the Infantry Center, Fort Thanarat, Thailand, for the 31st ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM) in 2023.

[8] Wata is married to Lieutenant Colonel Siti Norlelawati binti Haji Emran, and they have three daughters and a son.