Isnaraissah Munirah Binti Majilis @ Fakharudy
Kota Belud (P169)
Age 43
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- Date of Birth: 11 January 1982, Kota Belud, Sabah
- Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Honours) from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
- Completed a Master of Engineering in Oil and Gas at UMS (started mid‑2016, completed by 2019) despite balancing political work
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Known for her grassroots campaigning and listening tour: during GE15, she held informal sessions under a tent in Kampung Pintasan instead of large ceramah—discussing youth needs like futsal courts and motorcycle license issues directly with villagers
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As MP for Kota Belud, she has been vocal on Kapitaw’s slow development: during Parliamentary debates, she questioned federal agencies about chronic pothole issues, delayed projects (e.g. Politeknik Kota Belud, Mantanani clinic), and lack of accountability from road concessionaires
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She also addressed Sabah’s underperformance in development and low wages during Dewan Rakyat sessions in May 2025, urging reforms in TVET, R&D investment, and equitable federal allocations
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In March 2024, she led proposals via Warisan Women’s Wing to use Malaysian Armed Forces assets (like trucks and tube wells) to mitigate El Niño-driven water shortages in remote Sabah areas
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A strong advocate for clean governance, she criticized misuse of public funds and called for merit-based leadership, particularly calling on Sabahans to reject corrupt politics and prioritize capable leaders
- Currently serving as MP under WARISAN banner since 2018. She previously started in PKR (2011–2016) before joining WARISAN in 2016 and remains one of its prominent female leaders and the sole female MP in the party
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Member of Parliament (MP) for Kota Belud since May 2018, under Parti WARISAN. She first unseated former CM Salleh Said Keruak and increased her majority in the 2022 election to 4,582 votes
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Appointed as Deputy Minister of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (Jul 2018 – Feb 2020) in the Pakatan Harapan administration under Tun Dr Mahathir and Minister Yeo Bee Yin
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Known as WARISAN’s Wirawati chief and recognized as the only female MP from WARISAN
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Advocates for gender-sensitive parliamentary reforms, joining 33 women MPs in pushing for parliamentary protocols that consider women’s perspectives
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A vocal supporter of anti-corruption efforts in Sabah, demanding impartial probes into misconduct and highlighting concerns about political resource exploitation in the state
Related News Links (Not Controversies)
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Warisan MP suspended two days from Dewan Rakyat over commotion on Sulu claim
Consented to a two-day suspension after insisting on debating the claims of the Sulu Sultan’s heirs in Parliament against the Speaker’s ruling.
https://international.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/warisan-mp-suspended-two-days-dewan-rakyat-over-commotion-sulu-claim-371684 -
Why did rejected contractor get RM611 million job?: Kota Belud MP
She questioned Finance Ministry approval of a RM611 million contractor for the Pan-Borneo Highway in Sabah, even though the firm was previously rejected by JKR Sabah.
https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/263786/why-did-rejected-contractor-get-rm611-million-job-mp/ -
Kota Belud MP urges MACC to speak up over latest mining scandal in Sabah
Raised concerns over the lack of response from the MACC regarding recent exposés on a mining corruption scandal in Sabah.
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/750588 -
GRS clinging to Harapan, BN ties due to corruption cases: Warisan MP
Alleged that GRS’s political alliances are influenced by ongoing corruption probes linked to mining licence scandals.
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/748206 -
Kota Belud MP urges unbiased action on Sabah corruption revelations
Called for impartial investigations into allegations of corruption in Sabah, urging action regardless of who’s involved.
https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/07/29/kota-belud-mp-urges-unbiased-action-on-sabah-corruption-revelations/
Defending Sabah’s Sovereignty—Sulu Issue
Isnaraissah pressed for legal clarity and renewed action on the Sulu Sultanate’s territorial claims, calling on Putrajaya to engage Manila and challenge “Republic Act 5446” enacted by a past Philippine administration:
Lawmaker urges Putrajaya to take legal action against Stampa…
The Star
Similarly reported with “Govt must end Sabah claim by Philippines”
The Star
Calling for Unbiased Corruption Investigations
She demanded impartial investigations into the corruption revelations involving Sabah politicians, advocating swift action regardless of rank or affiliation:
Kota Belud MP urges unbiased action on Sabah corruption revelations
Borneo Post Online
Highlighting Underdevelopment in Sabah
Isnaraissah openly criticized Sabah’s slow development, citing alarming underutilization of federal funds compared to other states:
“MalaysiaKini”: Warisan MP laments Sabah’s ‘lowest’ development rate
Malaysiakini
“Utusan”: MP Kota Belud exasperated that Sabah continues to lag
Utusan Malaysia
Distinguishing Statelessness from Undocumented Status
During parliamentary debates over the Bajau Laut community, she emphasized the importance of clarifying distinctions between undocumented migrants (“PATI”) and stateless individuals:
Kota Belud MP calls for distinction between Pati and stateless people…
Malay Mail
Advocating for Special Federal Grants for Sabah
She called on the federal government to review and revise Sabah’s special grants under the Federal Constitution, supporting more transparent and fair allocations:
Revise gazette on Special Grant to Sabah – MP
Borneo Post Online