The Straits Times: Singapore arts guide (Aug 5 to 30): P. Ramlee is resurrected in Tunggu Sekejap re-staging
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P. Ramlee
Teuku Zakaria bin Teuku Nyak Puteh, better known by his stage name P. Ramlee, was a Malaysian actor, filmmaker, musician, and composer. Born in Penang, Malaya, he is regarded as a prominent icon in Southeast Asia.
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entertainment · Malaysian singer, actor, and film director (1929–1973) · film director · screenwriter · actor · songwriter · composer · singer · director · musician · also P. Ramlee, Teuku Zakaria bin Teuku Nyak Puteh, Ramlee Puteh, Ramlee bin Puteh, P.Ramlee, Puteh Ramlee
Born 22 March 1929 · Died 29 May 1973 · Q3058202
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2026· 2 entries
bernama: Govt Committed To Preserving P.Ramlee's Legacy As Symbol Of Unity And Identity - Aaron
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2025· 2 entries
The Star: ‘P. Ramlee’s works are relevant in teaching values’
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The Straits Times: Film and music icon P. Ramlee remembered through new concerts and mural in Singapore
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2024· 1 entry
Released album “Kenangan Abadi P. Ramlee A.M.N”.
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2022· 3 entries
NME: Malaysia’s MACP seeking to extend copyright of P. Ramlee’s works
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Free Malaysia Today: P Ramlee Memorial Gallery: a peek into the legend’s life
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NME: Songs by P. Ramlee, Noh Salleh, Yuna and more Malaysian artists transcribed into sheet music in new Real Book
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2021· 1 entry
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) honoured him with their limited-time menu, the Burger P
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2020· 1 entry
The film Showtime 1958 was released in Malaysia, starring Amai Kamarudin as P
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2016· 1 entry
Malaysiakini: Who said P Ramlee died a pauper?
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2014· 1 entry
The Star: 'P. Ramlee The Musical' features a new cast and a great story
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2013· 1 entry
Released album “Abadi Dalam Kenangan”.
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2008· 1 entry
Released album “Terunggul”.
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2003· 1 entry
Released album “Kenangan Abadi: 40 #1 Dalam 1”.
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1992· 1 entry
The street Jalan Parry, in the center of Kuala Lumpur, was renamed Jalan P
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1991· 3 entries
Released album “Kenangan Abadi Vol III - Dimana Kan Ku Cari Ganti”.
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Released album “Kenangan Abadi Vol I - Getaran Jiwa”.
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Released album “Kenangan Abadi Vol II - Yang Mana Satu Idaman Kalbu”.
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1990· 1 entry
Was posthumously awarded the Malaysian honorific title Tan Sri, and then in 2009, the honorific title of "Datuk Amar" by Sarawak State Government
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1973· 1 entry
Died 1973-05-29.
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1964· 1 entry
Left Singapore after his last film Tiga Abdul for Kuala Lumpur to make films with Merdeka Film Productions, however, he was less successful there and faced constant sabotage from other Malaysian artists
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1961· 1 entry
Released album “7 Irama Ali Baba Bujang Lapok”.
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1955· 1 entry
The first of which was Penarek Becha ("Trishaw Man")
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1951· 1 entry
And Ibu ("Mother") in 1953, he became established as a major star of the Malay film industry
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1950· 1 entry
Ramlee played his first major role in the film directed by L
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1929· 1 entry
Born 1929-03-22.
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