{
  "id": 2787239,
  "title": "Sabah assemblyman, family embrace Islam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/sabah-assemblyman-family-embrace-islam-2787239",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T12:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/23/sabah-assemblyman-family-embrace-islam"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three members of Sabah assemblyman Ruddy Awah's family - Ruddy himself, his wife Asiah Udin, and their son Aswady - have recently converted to Islam, according to a conversion ceremony held at their residence in Kampung Salimpodon Laut, Pitas. The conversion, which was livestreamed on Ruddy's Facebook page, took place in the presence of Sabah Cabinet ministers and assistant ministers, as well as members of the local community. Ruddy, who is also the assistant minister of works and utilities for Sabah, expressed his joy at being guided to Islam, stating that the decision was a sincere one made without coercion. He emphasized that the move was not made with the intention of advancing his political career. Four of Ruddy's six children had previously converted to Islam, which served as a significant inspiration for their family's journey to Islam.",
  "summary": "Ruddy Awah, 58, says the conversion was not intended as a stepping stone to pursue rank or position.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Pitas Assemblyman, Family Embrace Islam",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/general-pitas-assemblyman-family-embrace-islam",
        "published": "2026-08-23T09:52:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Sabah assemblyman, family embrace Islam",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/sabah-assemblyman-family-embrace-islam",
        "published": "2026-08-23T12:16:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}