1972, Bachelor's in Medicine, University of Malaya; diploma in Reproductive Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, US. 1981-91, District Councillor, Temerloh, Pahang; 1993-96, Senator; since 1999, Member of Parliament, Raub Constituency, Malaysia; 1999-2003, Deputy Minister of Culture, Arts and Tourism; 2003-08, Deputy Minister of Finance; 2008-09, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development; since 2009, current position. Recipient of awards.