Datin Manis Muka binti Mohd Darah (8 October 1954 – 17 November 2020) was a Malaysian politician. She was a candidate for the Sabah Heritage Party for the Bugaya State Constituency (DUN) seat.
Political career She started her political career in 1985 and previously held several positions including Semporna UMNO Women Chief, then after her exit from UMNO she became Semporna WARISAN Women Chief after her entry into the party.
In the 2020 Sabah state election, Manis Muka defended the Bugaya state seat, facing a seven-cornered contest with candidates from the National Alliance (PN), United Sabah National Organization (USNO), Parti Perpaduan Rakyat Sabah (PPRS), Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS). and two independent candidates. With a majority of 6,005 votes, she managed to overcome her six challengers.
Personal life Manis Muka said about the origin of her name:
There was an error during registration when the name that should have been registered was misspelled as "Manis Buka" (Sweet Open). She is the mother of 10 children, five sons and five daughters.
She has claimed that her ancestors were from Simunul, Tubig Indangan in the Southern Philippines, and she and her ancestors have Spanish origins. Alt URL
Death Manis Muka died on 17 November 2020, at the age of 66, after being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu Hospital due to kidney problems. Her remains was laid to rest at the Kampung Bugaya Mosque Muslim Cemetery before the Subuh prayers. Prior to her death, Manis Muka had previously also tested positive for COVID-19, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia.
Election results
+ Sabah State Legislative AssemblyYearConstituencyVotesPctOpponent(s)VotesPctBallots castMajorityTurnout2018N54 Bugaya, P189 Semporna Manis Buka Mohd Darah (WARISAN)10,662 77.51%Razak Sakaran Dandai (UMNO)2,81120.43%14,1377,85171.60%Mahamod Sarahil (PAS) 1441.05%Kulli Maralam (PKS)670.49% Said Tiblan (PPRS) 570.41% Abd Muksin Mohammad Hassan (IND) 150.11%2020N66 Bugaya, P189 Semporna (WARISAN)8,557 74.44%Mohd Daud Tampokong (BERSATU)2,55222.20%11,4956,00556.72%Jihek Basanu (PCS)1151.00%Ahmad Kenajaan (USNO Baru)990.86%Rasidan Abd Latiff (IND)920.80%Taraji Jamdi (PPRS) 490.43%Abdul Jan Muammil @ Abdul Jim (IND)310.27%
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