Zaharah Agus or Zara Agus (Zera Agus, 1922 – 26 March 1978) is a Malay singer and actress, well known in

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during the 1960s and 1970s. Agus' best-known role was that of the first wife of P. Ramlee in the film '' Madu Tiga''. In this film, Saloma made a cover of "Keindahan Bintang Malam" which was originally sung by Zera Agus. In the film, the song was shortened into Bintang Malam. The song "Mat Lodeh" which was popularized by

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was also originally performed by Zera Agus. The cover version by Anita in the 1970s was done with alternate lyrics. Zaharah Agus has established a household with M. Suki, and her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Noraini Muti, Nanu Baharuddin and Haneesya Hanee, have also dabbled in the arts.

Discography

*Malaya Merdeka *Mat Lodeh *Ikan Kekek *Kalau Mau Kenal *Tiang Agama *Mas Merah *Keindahan Bintang Malam (composed by

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Filmography

Film

References

Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Malaysian people of Malay descent 20th-century Malaysian women singers Malaysian film actresses Malay-language singers 20th-century Malaysian actresses Malay Film Productions contract players {{Malaysia-singer-stub