Original film title in Malay: Bawang Puteh Bawang Merah Liternal English translation of film title: Garlic and Shallots Directed by S. Roomai Noor Written by Salleh Ghani (adapted from traditional folklore) Language: Malay Starring: Latifah Omar, Umi Kalthom, Mustapha Maarof Produced by Cathay-Keris Year of release: 1959 Film Locations: A Banyan Tree (Pohon Beringin) in Bukit Timah Botanic Gardens Rural landscapes in Mandai (according to Berita Harian)   ‘BAWANG MERAH DAN BAWANG PUTEH’ IS A TRADITIONAL MALAY FOLKLORE that centers on […]

Categories: Malay, Narrative Feature, Singapore • Tags: 1959, Banyan tree, Bawang Merah dan Bawang Putih, Bawang Puteh Bawang Merah, Botanic Gardens, Bukit Timah, Cathay-Keris, Ikan Kaloi, Latifah Omar, Malay film, Malay folklore, Pohon Beringin, S. Roomai Noor, Singapore, Trellis covered walkway