Ruji Ubi
Ruji Ubi | |
|---|---|
| روجي أوبي | |
| Secretary-General of the Ministry of National Unity | |
| In office 10 March 2025 – 22 June 2025 | |
| Minister | Aaron Ago Dagang |
| Preceded by | Hasnol Zam Zam Ahmad |
| Succeeded by | Haslina Abdul Hamid |
| Secretary-General of the Ministry of Education | |
| In office 5 September 2024 – 9 March 2025 | |
| Minister | Fadhlina Sidek |
| Preceded by | Nik Nasarudin bin Mohd Zawawi |
| Succeeded by | Aminuddin Hashim |
| Secretary-General of the Ministry of Home Affairs | |
| In office 20 February 2023 – 4 September 2024 | |
| Minister | Saifuddin Nasution Ismail |
| Preceded by | Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz |
| Succeeded by | Awang Alik Jeman |
| Director-General of the Implementation Coordination Unit | |
| In office 12 October 2021 – 19 February 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Ismail Sabri Yaakob (2021–2022) Anwar Ibrahim (2022–2023) |
| Preceded by | Nor Azri Zulfakar |
| Succeeded by | Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 June 1970 Sabah, Malaysia |
| Nationality |  Malaysia |
| Party |  People's Justice Party (PKR) (2025–present) |
| Other political affiliations |  Pakatan Harapan (PH) (2025–present) |
| Spouse | Kamariah Abd Rahman |
| Alma mater | Universiti Malaya |
| Occupation | Civil Servant |
Ruji bin Ubi is a Malaysian politician and retired civil servant who in his last post served as the Secretary-General of the Ministry of National Unity from March 2025 until June 2025 and previously held several high government positions. He is a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR), a component party of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition.[1]
Career
Ruji Ubi has been in civil service since 1997. He was appointed as CEO of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) on 1 September 2014.[2][3] On 16 December 2015, Ruji become Director of the Sabah State Development Office in the Implementation Coordination Unit based on Prime Minister's Department.[4] On 12 October 2021, Ruji was appointed as the Director-General of the Implementation Coordination Unit based on Prime Minister's Department, previously he served as Deputy Secretary-General (Development) of the Ministry of Defence.[5]
On 20 February 2023, he was appointed as Secretary-General of the Ministry of Home Affairs, succeeding Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz, who became Director General of the Implementation Coordination Unit.[6][7] On 5 September 2024, he was appointed as Secretary-General of the Ministry of Education, succeeding Nik Nasarudin Mohd Zawawi.[8] On 10 March 2025, he served as Secretary-General of the Ministry of National Unity.[9]
Political career
Ruji Ubi joined PKR in 2025.[10]
On 25 January 2026, he was appointed as an ex-officio member of the Central Leadership Council of PKR alongside fellow Sabahan PKR members Jamawi Ja'afar and Yamani Hafez Musa.[11]
Election result
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | N72 Merotai | Ruji Ubi (PKR) | 4,839 | 31.81% | Sarifuddin Hata (WARISAN) | 8,855 | 58.21% | 15,373 | 4,016 | 58.87% | ||
| Hasan Haris (PAS) | 1,288 | 8.47% | ||||||||||
| Rhyme @ Reymie Kassim (IMPIAN) | 231 | 1.52% | ||||||||||
Honours
Malaysia
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Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (2013)[13]
Pahang
Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP) – Dato' (2015)[14]
Sabah
Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (PGDK) – Datuk (2018)[15]
Member of the Order of Kinabalu (ADK) (2013)[16]- Grand Star of the Order of Kinabalu (BSK) (2005)[17]
- Justice of the Peace (JP) (2021)[18]
References
- ^ "Tujuh KSU kementerian bertukar". www.bharian.com.my. 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Ruji Ubi Dilantik Pengarah Awam ESSCom". www.mstar.com.my. September 2014.
- ^ "Penempatan JUSA : September 2014". www.jpa.gov.my.
- ^ "Penempatan JUSA : December 2015". www.jpa.gov.my.
- ^ "Penempatan JUSA : October 2021". www.jpa.gov.my.
- ^ "Ruji Ubi new Home Ministry sec-gen, Wan Ahmad Dahlan new ICU DG". www.thestar.com.my.
- ^ "Ruji dilantik Ketua Setiausaha KDN baharu". www.kosmo.com.my. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Perubahan Pelantikan dan penempatan". www.ksn.gov.my.
- ^ "Penempatan JUSA : Mac 2025". www.jpa.gov.my.
- ^ STEPHANIE LEE (27 September 2025). "Ex-education ministry sec-gen Ruji Ubi joins PKR". The Star.
- ^ "Tengku Zafrul, Zaliha appointed to PKR political bureau as ex-officio members". Free Malaysia Today. 25 January 2026.
- ^ "The winners of the 17th Sabah state election". Free Malaysia Today. 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Senarai Penerima Kesatria Mangku Negara Tahun 2013" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran Bintang Dan Pingat". www.istiadat.gov.my.
- ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Sabah Tahun 2018" (PDF). www.sabah.gov.my.
- ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Sabah Tahun 2013" (PDF). www.sabah.gov.my.
- ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Sabah Tahun 2005" (PDF). www.sabah.gov.my.
- ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Sabah Tahun 2021" (PDF). www.sabah.gov.my.