Permanent resident of an Indigenous community in the rural forest village regions of Sarawak, providing a rare lived foundation in Indigenous identity, land-based knowledge, and cultural continuity. A distinguished Malaysian anthropologist, her scholarship is grounded in profound personal experience and a longstanding commitment to Indigenous worldviews.

A trained anthropologist, she is recognised by national and international institutions for her significant contributions to advancing Indigenous studies and cultural preservation. She specialises in traditional ecological knowledge, intergenerational cultural transmission, Indigenous governance, and the socio-political challenges confronting native communities.

Widely respected for bridging academic research with community-led advocacy, she ensures that Indigenous voices remain central in policy debates and scholarly discourse. Deeply committed to empowering marginalised communities and documenting cultural heritage, she brings Indigenous perspectives into both national and global conversations.

Designated roles: Art curator, curating cultural exhibitions and based on the HIR (2013-2017), Founder of Community-based Enterprise that promotes the traditional Iban Pua Kumbu internationally & MD of Emporoh PLT, a consultancy firm.