Ruddy Bin Awah

• Date of Birth: 2 January 1969
• Birthplace: Pitas
• PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) from University of Camden, United States
• Diploma in Business Administration from Institut Usahawan Muda Malaysia
• Attended SK and SMK Pinggan-Pinggan, Pitas for early schooling

• Member of the Legislative Assembly (ADUN) for Pitas since September 2020, first elected as an Independent with a 559‑vote majority
• Served as State Assistant Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation (Oct 2020–Jan 2023)
• Current State Assistant Minister of Rural Development, appointed January 2023
• Party affiliations:
  • Formerly PKR, then Independent, Sabah BERSATU within PN, now Parti GAGASAN Sabah within GRS since 2023
• In February 2025, unveiled a 10-year development plan for Pitas, including infrastructure, healthcare, schools, and economic initiatives—promising residents would feel impact within 2 years
• Elected President of Sabah Kimaragang Association (2022–2024), representing his ethnic community’s interests

Viral TikTok allegations of land corruption/CBT (Dec 2024) — He lodged police & MACC reports and denied the claims; asked authorities to act against the account owners. Daily ExpressBorneo Post OnlineMalaysiakini

Rumours of switching to Warisan (May 2021) — He publicly refuted the claim amid chatter of a Warisan takeover. Daily ExpressFree Malaysia Today

Party realignments (2020–2023) — Left PKR in July 2020 (a mass local exit he fronted), won Pitas as an Independent (Sept 2020), joined Bersatu (Mar 2021), and later aligned with Gagasan Rakyat (GRS) in 2023—moves that drew political criticism typical of party-hopping episodes. BERNAMASabah PostBorneo Post OnlineDaily Express

• Flood relief in Pitas (Jan 2021) — Coordinated aid; said he personally funded logistics and contributed 2,500 food baskets to affected families. Daily Express

• Advocacy for post-flood infrastructure repairs (Jan 2025) — Called for >RM10 million to fix damaged village roads, bridges, and footpaths in Pitas after severe flooding. Borneo Post Online

• Water security upgrades for Pitas (2022–2024) — Worked with state/federal agencies around the Second Pitas Water Treatment Plant; project site visits noted in 2022 and 2024, with progress reported at 85% completion in Aug 2024 (10 MLD capacity at Kg Perpaduan Saab). Daily Express

• Community energy access in Kudat/Banggi area (Mar 2023) — Supported/attended initiatives bringing Petronas-funded solar systems to remote villages, improving basic amenities. Daily Express