10 Facts About Ahmadshah Abdullah

Ahmadshah bin Abdullah is a retired Malaysian civil servant who served as Yang di-Pertua Negeri of the state of Sabah from 2003 to 2010.

Ahmadshah Abdullah is currently a Pro-Chancellor of MARA University of Technology.

Ahmadshah Abdullah received a Diploma in Development Administration from South Devon College in the United Kingdom and Bachelor of Science from Indiana State University in the United States.

Ahmadshah Abdullah started his career as a Custom Officer at Royal Custom and Excise Department, Kota Kinabalu on 1 March 1968.

Ahmadshah Abdullah was appointed as Executive Officer and was moved to Beaufort District Office as Assistant District Officer on 10 November 1969.

Ahmadshah Abdullah was seconded to the National Paddy and Rice Board as Chief Officer from April 1979 until July 1983.

Ahmadshah Abdullah worked as Secretary of State Public Service Commission, Dakwah Officer of Sabah Islamic Affairs Council, Secretary of Islamic Council of Sabah, Secretary of Internal Affairs and Research Office and Director of State Public Service Department.

Ahmadshah Abdullah served as Deputy State Secretary from 21 March 1998 to 8 December 2002.

Ahmadshah Abdullah served two full terms and stepped down on 31 December 2010.

Ahmadshah Abdullah is married to Hajah Dayang Masuyah binti Awang Japar and the couple are blessed with three sons and a daughter as well as nine grandchildren.