KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has lost a seasoned and exceptional leader with the passing of Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor.
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“I would like to extend my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the family of
Tan Sri Joseph Kurup.
“Reflecting on the time I had the honor to work alongside him, as his Assistant Minister
in the Ministry of Industrial Development of Sabah back in 1994, I am reminded of his
exceptional leadership and the considerable contributions he has made to our community, state and country.
“Tan Sri Joseph Kurup’s legacy is one of dedication and service, a true loss to us all,”
he said.
Kurup, 79 died at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.-pr/BNN