He further expanded his experience and served in the young Brunei diplomatic service in London before being promoted to permanent secretary at the ministry of finance between 1 September 1989 and 19 October 2001.

[5] He held a number of additional positions, such as acting chairman of the Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) from 28 November 2001 to 8 February 2003.

[6] On 20 September 2004, he was transferred to the role of minister of culture, youth and sports, a post he would hold until his death in 2007.

[2] His body was flown and delivered to the family's home in Kampong Jerudong around 11:35 a.m. On 21 January 2007, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah gave his permission to visit and offer his condolences to his family at their home in Kampong Jerudong.

He has four biological children with Datin Hajah Suzanah Rahmah binti Haji Abd Aziz, as well as four more through adoption.