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in the early 2000s (decade).Mahidin, Jad (7 April 2003). "Stunning Ruth", ''

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, who is also her manager. She has two daughters.Mahidin, Jad (7 June 2001). "Straight from the heart", ''

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Discography

* ''Seputih Kasih'' (1987) * ''Tak Kuduga'' (1990) * ''Kaulah Segalanya'' (1991) * ''Yang Terbaik'' (1995) * ''...Uthe'' (1997) * ''Berserah Kepada Yesus (Gospel Album)'' (1998) * ''Kasih'' (1999) * ''Yang Kurindukan (Gospel)'' (2000) * ''Greatest Hits Ruth Sahanaya'' (2002) * ''Bicara Cinta'' (2003) * ''Jiwaku'' (2006) * ''Joyful Christmas'' (2007) * ''Giving My Best'' (Gospel) (2009) * ''Thankful'' (2010)

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