A. Samad Said’s wife Datin Seri Saleha Abdul Rashid, who he married in 1958, was a fellow poet and novelist, and a former journalist and one of the pioneering women writers advocating social ...

On receiving the 2024 Merdeka Award, Samad said, ... Di Hadapan Pulau, and Keledang explore societal struggles from diverse perspectives. Travel was also a key source of inspiration.

Despite having turned 90 in April, the national laureate’s love for books and writing has not faded one bit. His son, musician and writer Az Samad, offers insight into the life of a man widely ...

PETALING JAYA: Not many know it, but national laureate A. Samad Said has the most distinguished looking beard and moustache by chance. It occurred back in the 1980s when he was admitted to the ...

Police defended its decision to arrest national laureate Datuk A. Samad Said (pic) early today, saying "anyone can be arrested at anytime". Dang Wangi police chief Assistant Commissioner Zainuddin ...

It has been a while since news last emerged about National Laureate Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Samad Mohamed Said, better known as A. Samad Said. He was last seen at the 2024 Merdeka Award ceremony here on ...

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 ...