Biography
Arthur Joseph Kurup is a Malaysian politician, lawyer, and economist who has served as Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability since December 2025, and previously held deputy ministerial roles in Agriculture and Food Security, Science, Technology and Innovation, Works, and the Prime Minister's Department. He has been MP for Pensiangan since 2018 and MLA for Sook since 2025, and is the 2nd President of Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah since 2023.
Constituencies (2)
Electoral track record
| Year | Party | Votes | % | Majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-SABAH | PBRS | 8,307 | — | — | Won |
| 2025 | BN | 8,307 | 57.90% | — | Won |
| 2022 | PBRS | 19,623 | 52.88% | — | Won |
Parliamentary activity
From 249 Dewan Rakyat sittings- 3 Mar 2026· Sitting 20Present
- 2 Mar 2026· Sitting 19
Connections (331)
News sentiment over time
81 mentions across 8 months
News mentions
East Malaysia is the key to hold off that ‘blue wave’
Anwar Ibrahim and PH consider turning to East Malaysia to counter the blue wave after BN-PN alliance gains.
Why you’re seeing this: Mentions Arthur Joseph Kurup
Good news for the tiger, now save the forest - The Star
Good news for the tiger, now save the forest - The Star
Why you’re seeing this: Mentions Arthur Joseph Kurup