| Yang Berhormat Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Kurup |
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| Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment | |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Pensiangan, Sabah |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Bernard Maraat (PBRS—BN) |
| Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah | |
| Assembly Member for State seat of Sook in Sabah |
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| In office 1985–2008 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Sabah, Malaysia |
| Political party | PBRS (President)—Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse(s) | Puan Sri Melinda Mak |
| Children | Arthur Joseph Kurup Brian Joseph Kurup Kevin Joseph Kurup |
| Occupation | Deputy Minister of Malaysia Member of Parliament |
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 (PBRS). He is a Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Environment in the Barisan Nasional government.[1]
Kurup was elected unopposed to Parliament in the 2008 election, replacing PBRS' Secretary-General Bernard Maraat.[2][3] 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.[4]
Kurup is currently the President of the PBRS.[5] Before entering federal politics, he was active in Sabah state politics, including serving as a minister in the Sabah government.[6]
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