Abdul Samad bin Idris (23 October 1923 – 16 October 2003) was a former

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politician. He served as Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports from 1976 to 1980.

Early life

Abdul Samad was born in Kampung Bukit Tempurung,

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on 23 October 1923. He began writing in 1945 when he was a newspaper reporter of Majlis and

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Death

Abdul Samad Idris died on 16 October 2003 at Kuala Lumpur Hospital due to stroke.

Election results

Honours

* : ** Member of the

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(AMN) (1958) * : ** Companion of the

(JMN) (1967) ** Commander of the

(PMN) – Tan Sri (1981) * : **

Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Johor - ribbon bar

Knight Commander of the

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(DPMJ) – Dato' (1979) * : ** MY-NEG Meritorious Service Medal - PJK

Recipient of the

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(PJK) **Dato Setia Diwangsa (1967) ** MY-NEG Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan

Knight Grand Commander of the

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(SPNS) – Dato' Seri Utama (1985)

References

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