Career before and after became an astronaut. .

Before became an astronaut, he worked as an orthopaedic surgeon and a medical officer at the National University of Malaysia. Before worked as an orthopaedic surgeon, he was a staff at Hospital Selayang almost two years. Besides, he worked at Hospital Seremban in 1998 before move to Kuala Lumpur General Hospital in 1999. He was the first Malaysian astronaut after announced by Dato' Seri Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi which is the fifth Prime Minister of Malaysia. He often goes to many schools and universities throughout our country to give motivation talks to the students. He also a part-time model for magazines and commercial advertisements.

on the front cover of Maskulin

During giving a talk in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Ajil, Terengganu