About Abdul Samad Idris
Lived 1923 – 2003 (aged 80). Abdul Samad Idris was a Malaysian politician, writer, historian and journalist.
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.
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Dato Setia Diwangsa (1967)
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Who was Abdul Samad Idris?
politician
When was Abdul Samad Idris born?
Abdul Samad Idris was born on 13 October 1923 in Seri Menanti.
When did Abdul Samad Idris die?
Abdul Samad Idris died on 16 October 2003 in Kuala Lumpur.
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Abdul Samad Idris was a politician, writer, historian and journalist.
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Abdul Samad Idris was Malaysian.
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