Zaharah Agus or Zara Agus (Zera Agus) is a

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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,

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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.

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

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