BACKGROUND
P. Ramlee, whose real name is TEUKU ZAKARIA BIN TEUKU NYAK PUTEH, was born in Penang on the 22nd of March 1929, on the morning of AIDILFITRI for that year.His father was an immigrant, a sailor from Lhoksemauwe in ACHEH, Indonesia while his mother, CHE MAH BINTI HUSSEIN, originated from KUBANG BUAYA, SEBERANG PRAI, PENANG.
He received his early schooling at the MALAY SCHOOL in Kampung Jawa and later at the FRANCIS LIGHT SCHOOL until standard five. He subsequently continued his education at the PENANG FREE SCHOOL..
