Ishsam played almost all his footballing career with Perak FA, save for one season with Negeri Sembilan FA. With Perak, Isham won the first ever Malaysia FA Cup in 1990.
After retiring from football, Ishsam has become a businessman/contractor, and also active in politics.[1] Isham currently is back at Perak FA, this time as vice-president and also the team assistant manager.[2] Isham was also responsible as manager of Perak FA President Cup (under-23) team.[3]