Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah part of Federal govt for 28 years: Arthur

Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025
By: Christy Chok Text Size: Arthur at the opening ceremony of PBRS Sri Tanjong Constituency Service Centre in Tawau. TAWAU: Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security cum PBRS President, Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup, said Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) is a local political party that embraces multiracial and multi-religious values. He said PBRS even has the State map in its logo. Although it is a local party, it does not discriminate by race or religion – every Sabahan is eligible to become a member, he said.
Advertisement 'Though small, PBRS has held positions in the ruling coalition. The party is 30 years old, and out of those 30 years, it has been part of the government for 28 years – with the only exception being the 22 months after Barisan Nasional's loss of federal power.' 'PBRS has held various important government positions over the years, including deputy ministers, state ministers, federal ministers, and even the position of Speaker. I currently serves as a deputy minister, which I consider a mark of respect for the party,' he said. He said the State has some 16 political parties – the highest in Malaysia.
Advertisement While some may see this as a positive sign of democracy, he believes it signifies division. Out of all these parties, only four currently hold positions at the Federal level and PBRS is one of them. Meanwhile, he acknowledged PBRS Vice President cum Sri Tanjong Division Chief, Fung Hon Yi, for his contributions to the community. Arthur believes the Sri Tanjong constituency should have PBRS' presence and also include Chinese representation within the party. He emphasised that the establishment of the division service centre is not a mere symbolic gesture but a true reflection of the party's motto 'People First, Service-Oriented'. The division will now fully engage in community service work. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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