Kota kinabalu: Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) has finalised all state-level leadership appointments at its first meeting held yesterday, its chairman Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said. He announced that the restructuring integrates experienced leaders and new faces, including younger members, to reinforce the party's structure and improve its capacity to address present challenges.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the new line-up sees Datuk Jafry Ariffin and Datuk Mohd Hasnol Ayub retaining their roles as deputy chairman and Sabah BN secretary, respectively. Additionally, Datuk Richard Kastum, Datuk Teah Heok Kuin, and Chandrra Segar Soosaimany have been appointed as vice-chairmen. Datuk Noraini Idris has been named Wanita chief, Sufian Abd Karim as Youth chief, and Ummi Nabilah Jamal as Puteri chief.

On January 21, BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir confirmed the coalition's Supreme Council had appointed Arthur as Sabah BN chairman, with Jafry as deputy chairman and Mohd Hasnol as secretary. Arthur, also the president of Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS), expressed gratitude to the Sabah Unity Government machinery for its dedication and collaboration during the recent by-election, which resulted in BN candidates winning the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state seats.

Arthur emphasized that Sabah BN's priority is ensuring the full execution of Sabah's rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), including the 40 percent revenue entitlement, bolstering state powers, and restoring agreed rights. He stated that Sabah BN will continue to adopt a constructive approach to ensure all aspects under MA63 are fully realized, in pursuit of fairness and Sabah's future.