Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) Elects New President
Kota Kinabalu, November 16 – Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) has elected Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup as its new president, unopposed, at its 4th triennial delegates conference held today.
Arthur, who was previously the party’s deputy president, assumed the position of acting president following the death of his father, Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, on April 17. He expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him by party members, citing the party’s open policy of allowing election for all posts.
"I didn’t expect all divisions to nominate me… I’m deeply thankful for the trust. This message means that PBRS is united behind our party leadership," Arthur said at a media conference after the conference.
PBRS currently has almost 200,000 members in 41 divisions throughout Sabah.
On the differences in leadership styles between him and his father, Arthur said there were differences, but he wanted to retain the core party values of loyalty, integrity, and being people-centric.
"The changes in times will always happen, when my father started the party in 1994, he really suited the political era then. For political parties to remain relevant, we have to change with the times but these are values we need to retain," he said, adding that the party would focus on state seats within the Pensiangan parliamentary constituency, subject to discussions with Barisan Nasional (BN) leadership.
"That will be one of the natural inclinations subject to negotiation, but that is definitely one the party will negotiate hard for. We will work together closely with the BN components," he said.
PBRS Supreme Council Members for 2025-2027 Term
- President: Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup
- Deputy President: Datuk Richard Kastum
- Vice President 1: Motusin B. Bowie @ Matius
- Vice President 2: Nomriin Rosnie Manain
- Vice President 3: Vincent Lee @ Lee Yung Soon
- Vice President 4: Dr Zhamriee Gulam Rasul
- Vice President 5: Fung Hon Yi
- Vice President 6 (Youth Chief): Jessel CP Yansalang
- Vice President 7 (Women Chief): Datin Zainon Kayum Khan
- Secretary-General: Datuk Richard Kastum
- Deputy Secretary-General (Work Secretary): Yillson Yanggun
- Honorary Treasurer: Edward Yong
- Deputy Honorary Treasurer: Alfeus Anis
- Information Chief: Datuk Fredie Sua
- Deputy Information Chief: Fazil Ajak
- Supreme Council Members:
- Duanis Mogirong @ Djuanis Kadamain
- Latifah Binti Comidis Sungai Sibuga
- Yus PG Pinsin
- Manasie Salat
- Morris Anis Nabawan
- Edward @ Word Sindam
- Jairin Samud
- Albert Angilus @ Khairul
- Gindudul @ Thomas Tovil
- Norman Bin Lantayan @ Abdul Hamid
- Dr Edwin Laimin
- Pius @ Roney Ganang
- Kosmas Angot
- Juliyus Palayak
- Dumatin Laihon
- Charles Ikang
Conclusion
The election of Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup as the new president of Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) marks a new chapter in the party’s history. With his leadership, the party is expected to continue its efforts to promote unity and progress in Sabah.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the significance of the election of Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup as the new president of PBRS?
A: The election of Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup as the new president of PBRS marks a new chapter in the party’s history and is expected to bring about a fresh perspective and approach to leadership.
Q: What are the core party values that Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup wants to retain?
A: Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup wants to retain the core party values of loyalty, integrity, and being people-centric.
Q: What are the party’s plans for the future?
A: The party plans to focus on state seats within the Pensiangan parliamentary constituency, subject to discussions with Barisan Nasional (BN) leadership.