Joseph Kurup

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Who is Joseph Kurup?

Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Kurup is a Malaysian politician. He is currently the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Pensiangan constituency in Sabah, representing the United Sabah People's Party. Joseph Kurup was recently appointed a Minister in the Prime Minister's department Barisan Nasional government.

Kurup was elected unopposed to Parliament in the 2008 election, replacing PBRS' Secretary-General Bernard Maraat. His election had been contested by the People's Justice Party, but the Federal Court upheld his election after the Election Court had earlier overturned it and ordered a by-election.

Kurup is currently the President of the PBRS. Before entering federal politics, he was active in Sabah state politics, including serving as a minister in the Sabah government.

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on July 23, 2013

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