In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Majilis is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Isnaraissah Munirah. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Munirah has been actively involved in politics since 2011 under the People's Justice Party (PKR).[2] She has had always expressed hope that there would be a new chapter for Malaysia with a new government and wanted to be part of the change so that she can bring her hometown more opportunities for development.[1] In 2016, she left the party to join a new Sabah-based Heritage Party (WARISAN).[4] Besides actively in politics, Munirah is also an electrical engineer and is fluent in four languages namely English, Malay, Dusun and Bajau.[1][2]
In the 2018 election, Munirah was again fielded, this time by her new party, WARISAN to contest the Kota Belud parliamentary seat,[6] facing her cousin Salleh Said Keruak from UMNO and subsequently won.[2][7]
Issue
Advocating for a gender sensitive parliament
Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis (MP for Kota Belud) was among the 33 women Member of Parliament calling for the Dewan Rakyat to be a gender-sensitive parliament in line with the guidelines of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.[8]
^ abcde"Abdul Rahman challenged by four in Kota Belud". The Borneo Post. 21 April 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2018. The second cousin of former Chief Minister Datuk Seri Salleh Tun Said also said there was not objection from her family to stand under the opposition even though her cousin (Salleh) was also standing as a BN candidate for the Usukan state seat. My family is very supportive of this move, and they also believe in Pakatan Rakyat (PR) after what they had done in several states in Peninsular Malaysia, especially in Selangor and Penang. "After having a meeting with our machinery tonight, we will start our campaign in Tempasuk and Usukan areas, and after that we will continue in Kadamaian," said Isnaraissah Munirah who is fluent in English, Malay, Dusun and Bajau.
^ abcdNatasha Joibi (17 May 2018). "Warisan's Munirah still can't believe her GE14 win over Salleh Said". The Star. Retrieved 28 May 2018. The 36-year-old electrical engineer said many naysayers had expressed doubts about whether she could defeat the former Sabah chief minister and federal minister. Munirah, who has been actively involved in politics since 2011, said she hoped that her win would encourage more political engagement among women as their voice is important in shaping the future. She also adding that her political rivalry with her cousin in the general election will not sever their ties as "family is still family".
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