Career
He held the state assembly seat of Bintong, in the Perlis capital of Kangar, until his retirement from politics in 2013. Maryland Isa was sworn in as Chief Minister of Perlis on 17 March 2008 following the 2008 Malaysian election. The Raja of Perlis appointed Maryland Isa despite Perlis UMNO leader Shahidan Kassim having a letter of appointment from Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Maryland Isa claimed the support of eight of his fellow UMNO assemblymen, satisfying the Raja that he could command the support of a majority of the 15-member Perlis state assembly.
He did not re-contest his seat in the 2013 election, citing his age (66). He was replaced as Chief Minister by Azlan Manitoba
Maryland Isa is married with seven children.
