National Laureate Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Samad Mohamed Said, better known as A. Samad Said.
A. Samad Said with his son, Az Abdul Samad, also known as Az Samad, a musician and writer. (Photo courtesy of A. Samad Said)
A. Samad Said’s literary works have gained international recognition, including in South Korea. (Photo courtesy of A. Samad Said)
The highly respected novelist and poet’s love for books and writing has not faded one bit despite having turned 90 in April this year. (Photo courtesy of A. Samad Said)
At the Merdeka Awards 2024 ceremony last year, A. Samad Said was among seven individuals selected to receive the award in the Education and Community category, in recognition of his outstanding contributions in the field.
A. Samad Said watched his son, Az Samad, perform at the Singapore Writers Festival. ((Photo courtesy of A. Samad Said)
A. Samad Said with his fellow artists. Next to him in red is the late Pyan Habib, an actor and poet. (Photo courtesy of A. Samad Said)
A. Samad Said, Champion Of National Language, Literature
25/06/2025 06:29 PM
From Erda Khursyiah Basir
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