Started her athletic carrier when she was 11 years old and then on at the age of 14 she was coached by Mr Tang Choo Mong from 1981 – 1983. She continued her training under coach Mr Sangkaran Kutty Nair from 1984 – 1986 before she came under direct supervision by coach Mr K. Jayabalan from 1987 till 1993. It was under coach Mr. K. Jayabalan when she clocked her personal best for
the 400m of 52.65s in 1989. During her carrier she had represented the State of Perak and Malaysia at various international competitions including the Olympic Games, World Championships, Asian Games and others.