Datin Jamilah binti Sulaiman was born on 28 April 1956 in Seria, Brunei. She is married to Encik Mohd Nor Shapawie. She had 2 children.

She holds a Diploma in Secretarial Science and was a Secretary by background before venturing into politics in 1992. She is currently the Head of the Women's Movement of the Sabah United Party (Parti bersatu Sabah) and also heads the PBS Sindumin Division.