Background
Abdullah, Datuk Ahmad Shah was born on December 9, 1946 in Kampung Inanam, Malaysia.
Abdullah, Datuk Ahmad Shah was born on December 9, 1946 in Kampung Inanam, Malaysia.
Student, South Devon College, United Kingdom. Student, Indiana State University, United States of America.
Customs Officer Royal Customs Department, 1968—1969, Assistant District Officer Beaufort, 1969—1978. Seconded to National Rice and Padi Board, 1979—1983. Secretary State Public Services Commission, 1983—1987.
Director Missionary of the Sabah Islamic Council, 1988—1994. Secretary Home Affairs and Research, 1994—1995. Department Director Sabah Public Services, 1995—1998, Deputy State Secretary, 1998—2002.
Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Head of State) of Sabah, since 2003. Deputy President Bajau Arts and Cultural Association.
Married Datin Dayang Masuyah Awang Japar. 4 children.