Abdul Samad Idris

Abdul Samad bin Idris was a former Malaysian politician. He served as Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports from 1976 to 1980.

Early life

Abdul Samad was born in Kampung Bukit Tempurung, Seri Menanti, Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan on 23 October 1923. He began writing in 1945 when he was a newspaper reporter of Majlis and Utusan Melayu.

Death

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

Honours

* Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
* Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
* Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm – Tan Sri
* Knight Commander of the Order of [the Crown of Johor] – Dato'
* Recipient of the List of [post-nominal letters (Negeri Sembilan)|Meritorious Service Medal]
* Dato Setia Diwangsa
* Knight Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan – '''Dato' Seri Utama'''