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.
Election results + Negeri Sembilan State Legislative AssemblyYearConstituencyCandidateVotesPctOpponent(s)VotesPctBallots castMajorityTurnout1955Johol (UMNO)Unopposed1959N01 Seri Menanti (UMNO)Unopposed1964 (UMNO)Unopposed
+ Parliament of MalaysiaYearConstituencyCandidateVotesPctOpponent(s)VotesPctBallots castMajorityTurnout1969P079 Kuala Pilah (UMNO)11,76259.02%Tunku Abdul Rahim Tunku Muda Chik (PAS)8,166 40.98%21,1843,59678.12%1974P092 Kuala Pilah (UMNO)Unopposed1978P089 Jelebu (UMNO)Unopposed
Honours
Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN) (1958)
Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN) (1967) Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PMN) – Tan Sri (1981)
Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (DPMJ) – Dato' (1979)
Recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal (PJK) Dato Setia Diwangsa (1967) Knight Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan (SPNS) – Dato' Seri Utama (1985)
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