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
77 mentions across 8 months
News mentions
Arthur Kurup to lead Sabah BN into next general election - The Sun Malaysia
Arthur Kurup to lead Sabah BN into next general election - The Sun Malaysia
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Call for removal of Sabah BN chief Kurup could backfire, analyst warns - Free Malaysia Today
Panggilan untuk membuang ketua BN Sabah Kurup mungkin membalas, pakar menasihati.
Why you’re seeing this: Mentions Arthur Joseph Kurup