Original film title in Malay: Permata Di-Perlimbahan Literal English translation of film title: Jewel in the Slum Directed by Haji Mahadi Language: Malay Starring: Nordin Ahmad, Maria Menado, Salmah Ibrahim, J. Husny Su’ud Jr. Produced by Malay Film Productions (Shaw Bros.) Film Locations: Rubber plantation Alkaff Lake and Gardens (off Upper Serangoon Road)   EVER SINCE THE FOUNDING of Malay Film Productions Ltd (MFP) in the late 1940s, the film studio owners Shaw Brothers had always employed expatriate directors from […]

Categories: Malay, Narrative Feature, Singapore • Tags: A. R. Tompel, Alkaff Gardens, Alkaff Lake, Haji Mahadi, Malay film, Permata Di-Perlimbahan, Rubber plantations, Upper Serangoon Road