Abdul Samad Idris

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

 * Malaya :
 * MY Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara (Defender of the Realm) - SMN.svg Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN) (1958)
 * 🇲🇾 Malaysia :
 * MY Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara (Defender of the Realm) - SMN.svg Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN) (1967)
 * MY Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara (Defender of the Realm)- PMN.svg Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PMN) – Tan Sri (1981)
 * Johor :
 * Order of the Crown of_Johor ribbon bar.svg Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (DPMJ) – Dato' (1979)
 * Negeri Sembilan :
 * MY-NEG Meritorious Service Medal - PJK.svg Recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
 * Dato Setia Diwangsa (1967)
 * MY-NEG Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan.svg Knight Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan (SPNS) – Dato' Seri Utama (1985)