Habibi grew up in Kuala Maras. After graduating from high school, he worked at Bawah Reserve for three years. It was there that he learned about the Anambas Foundation, and in 2023 he joined the team as the facilitator in charge of overseeing the Community Development programmes at Kuala Maras. In this role, he wants to increase awareness among villagers on healthy ecosystems that benefit the environment and communities.