{
  "id": 2801345,
  "title": "Adun Pitas, keluarga peluk Islam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/adun-pitas-keluarga-peluk-islam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T13:23:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/23/adun-pitas-keluarga-peluk-islam"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Adun Pitas Ruddy Awah, a 58-year-old state assistant and utility worker in Sabah, Malaysia, formally embraced Islam at his home in Kampung Salimpodon Laut today. The ceremony, which included reciting the Islamic creed, Quranic verses, and prayers, was broadcast live on Facebook. Ruddy, 56-year-old Asiah Udin, and their 26-year-old son Aswady were joined by the Mufti of Sabah, Bungsu Aziz Jaafar, as well as the Chief Minister of Sabah, Hajiji Noor, and the State Housing and Public Works Minister, Arifin Arif, among others. The event marked a historic day for Ruddy, his wife, and their son, as they all became Muslims together. Ruddy expressed his joy at this spiritual journey, stating that he and his wife had spent over a decade studying Islam before making the decision. The decision was driven by sincere faith and not influenced by external factors or ambitions for higher positions. Ruddy and his family have also been involved in various charitable acts, including making donations and requesting people to mention their names in prayers for a long-held desire to become part of the Muslim community. The gathering was attended by several Sabah ministers, assistant ministers, and local residents.",
  "summary": "Ruddy Awah bersama isteri dan anak bongsunya lafaz syahadah dibimbing Mufti Sabah Bungsu @ Aziz Jaafar.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Adun Pitas, keluarga peluk Islam",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/adun-pitas-keluarga-peluk-islam-2805104",
        "published": "2026-08-23T13:23:52.000Z"
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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."
}