National And International Tributes

Seniman Agung P. Ramlee stamps and miniature sheets, Pos Malaysia (1999)

“Born 88 years ago today, P. Ramlee’s artistic achievements left a permanent mark on the cultural history of Malaysia. P. Ramlee was a prolific actor, director, writer, and musician who contributed to more than 60 films and composed around 250 songs. After his death in 1973, Malaysians kept his legacy alive, honoring him with posthumous awards and naming halls, museums, and other buildings after him.

Today’s Doodle highlights the Malaysian legend’s diverse artistry and shows him as people best remember him — sporting a thin mustache and a checkered suit, his head cocked slightly to the side.”

— Google Doodles, 22 March 2017 (P. Ramlee’s 88th birthday)

Named In His Honour

• Jalan P. Ramlee in Penang was previously known as Caunter Hall Road and was renamed on 30 August 1983.
• Jalan P. Ramlee in Kuala Lumpur was previously known as Jalan Parry and was renamed in 1982.
• At Sekolah Kebangsaan Hulu Kelang, Selangor, where scenes of Masam-Masam Manis (1965) were filmed, the building and meeting room were later named Bangunan P. Ramlee and Bilik Mesyuarat Tan Sri P. Ramlee.
• Jalan P. Ramlee in Kuching, Sarawak, was previously known as Jalan Jawa.
• There are Taman P. Ramlee housing areas in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur (formerly Taman Furlong), and in George Town, Penang.
• Pawagam Mini P. Ramlee is at Studio Merdeka, FINAS, Hulu Kelang, Selangor.
• Makmal P. Ramlee is at Filem Negara Malaysia in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
• P. Ramlee Auditorium, formerly known as RTM Auditorium, is located in Angkasapuri, Kuala Lumpur.
• SK Tan Sri P. Ramlee in George Town, Penang, was previously known as SK Kampung Jawa and was renamed on 13 November 2011.
• Ramlee Mall is located in Suria KLCC shopping centre in Kuala Lumpur.
• Bukit Nanas Monorail station in Kuala Lumpur was previously known as P. Ramlee Monorail station.
• P. Ramlee Auditorium is located at RTM Kuching, Sarawak.