Ruji Ubi Explained

Datuk Haji Ruji bin Haji Ubi is the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Education, who was appointed on 5 September 2024.^[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 Implementation Coordination Unit based on Prime Minister's Department.^[4] On 12 October 2021, Ruji was appointed as 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]

Honours

• Malaysia :
  • Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (2013)^[9]
• :
  • Grand Star of the Order of Kinabalu (BSK) (2005)^[10]
  • Member of the Order of Kinabalu (ADK) (2013)^[11]
  • Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (PGDK) – Datuk (2018)^[12]
  • Justice of the Peace (JP) (2021)^[13]
• :
  • Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP) – Dato' (2015)^[14]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tujuh KSU kementerian bertukar. 4 September 2024. www.bharian.com.my.
2. Web site: Ruji Ubi Dilantik Pengarah Awam ESSCom. www.mstar.com.my. September 2014 .
3. Web site: Penempatan JUSA : September 2014. www.jpa.gov.my.
4. Web site: Penempatan JUSA : December 2015. www.jpa.gov.my.
5. Web site: Penempatan JUSA : October 2021. www.jpa.gov.my.
6. Web site: Ruji Ubi new Home Ministry sec-gen, Wan Ahmad Dahlan new ICU DG. www.thestar.com.my.
7. Web site: Ruji dilantik Ketua Setiausaha KDN baharu. www.kosmo.com.my. 30 March 2024. 20 February 2023.
8. Web site: Perubahan Pelantikan dan penempatan. www.ksn.gov.my.
9. Web site: Senarai Penerima Kesatria Mangku Negara Tahun 2013. www.istiadat.gov.my.
10. Web site: Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Sabah Tahun 2005. sabah.gov.my.
11. Web site: Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Sabah Tahun 2013. www.sabah.gov.my.
12. Web site: Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Sabah Tahun 2018. www.sabah.gov.my.
13. Web site: Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Sabah Tahun 2021. www.sabah.gov.my.
14. Web site: Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran Bintang Dan Pingat. www.istiadat.gov.my.