David holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Housing, Building and Planning (With Honors) and the Bachelor of Architecture Professional Degree from the University Science Malaysia where he was the winner of the Annual Prize, Institute of Architect Student Funds Award for Excellent Graduate, Malaysia. He also holds a Double Distinctions in Design and unpublished Dissertation entitled, the Investigation into the Visual Arts as An Urban Revitalization Tool for the Historical City of Malacca, Malaysia, with external readers of the renowned Ar. Hijjas Kasturi, an Architectural Icon of Malaysia.