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From: Zaedi Zolkafli
To: nick alsup
Sent: 9 November, 2012
Subject: P Ramlee

Hi Nick,
FYI, P Ramlee had never acted or directed a Pontianak film. He had made two films in the horror genre namely, 'Sumpah Orang Minyak' / 'Curse Of The Oily Man' (1958) and 'Sitora Harimau Jadian' / 'The Tigerman' (1964). The former title is available on VCD/DVD. Sadly, 'Sitora Harimau Jadian' that is the Malay version of werewolf, however, is lost. It was the first film P. Ramlee made in Merdeka Studio after his transfer from Singapore to Malaysia and, therefore, has much historical value.

BTW, the first two Pontianak films, namely, 'Pontianak' (1957) and 'Dendam Pontianak' / 'Revenge of Pontianak' (1957) directed by B N Rao are lost. The reels of both films (together with a few others) were literally thrown into the Klang river in Kuala Lumpur by Ho Ah Loke, one of Cathay Keris film co-producers following a bitter split. Incidentally, the man was unhappy to get his share of Pontianak films thinking that the series might not be played again after its main actress Maria Menado got married to a Malay sultan. Another much sought film is the first of 'Orang Minyak' (1958) series which is considered lost.

Nick wrote:

>Hello I am gathering information for an article I am writing on Lost films of asia, and Ramlee's name keeps coming up as a director of some of them, But its hard to tell if they are really lost becuase there are so many. I was wondering if you could you tell me a little bit about his first Pontianak film if you know anything about it. I was hoping to include a section on his Pontianak film or maybe another famous lost film of his. thanks for yor help

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From: Zaedi Zolkafli
To: Gagah Perkasa
Sent: 9 November, 2012
Subject: P Ramlee Song: Use for Commercial

Hi Gaga,
The copyrights of most P Ramlee songs belonged to EMI (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

You may want to contact the company directly for permission to use their songs.

Gaga wrote:

>I am Gaga from Jakarta, i wanna asking about P Ramlee song, if we want to use this song for our commercial, the commercial will use for Bank at Kuala Lumpur.
>
>Need your suggestion from your about this. Please contact me on below number.
>
>warm regards
>Gaga

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From: Zaedi Zolkafli
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
Sent: 15 October, 201, 2012
Subject: About p-ramlee.com.my

Hi Zainal BMW,
Kindly remove these pages from your website : 1) appraisal.php, 2) awards.php, and 3) identity.php.
These pages are our *copyright properties* you taken from www.p-ramlee.com

Thank you.

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From: Zaedi Zolkafli
To: Oummar Nor Aman Othman
Sent: 11 October, 2012
Subject: Enquiry

Hi Oummar,
There are many Malay classic films that I could not collect myself. Apparently, not all titles in Music Valley's catalogue reached the outlets. Also, the company now has stopped producing many VCDs to concentrate on fast moving titles. :(

Did you mean you already read my book 'Koleksi P.Ramlee'? I'll be going north end of the month to deliver my books at selected outlets. Any suggestions what local stores I could visit other than the big book chains in Ipoh?

Oummar wrote:

>Dear Mr Zaedi,
>
>I read your work on P. Ramlee. Wonderful and awesome.
>
> I have around 48 titles produced by Music Valley which are still unavailable within my collection. If I give you the list, could you help me to get these movies. Right now my collection stood at 211 (VCD and VHS). If you able to sell these VCD, I wish to know how much is the price per title. I love to hear nice feedback from you.
>
> Regards,
> Oummar Nor Aman Bin Othman
> Ipoh.

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From: Zaedi Zolkafli
To: Aizyl Azlee
Sent: 20 July, 2012
Subject: P Ramlee photo

Hi Aizyl,
You may use the P Ramlee's images at www.p-ramlee.com (www.felix-entertainment.com is the mirror site). Sorry, we could only provide you with whatever that are currently at the site. You can get someone to convert the images into higher resolution. Kindly give pictures credit to The P Ramlee Cyber Museum (www.p-ramlee.com).

Aizyl wrote:

>I'm Aizyl from CLIVE Magazine and I was researching about P Ramlee when I came across your website. Would you happen to have any High res photos of P Ramlee? If you do, is it possible for us to make a request to use for print? The images will be credited accordingly.
>I look forward to your reply. Thanks!
>
>Aizyl Azlee
>Writer
>CLIVE + JUICE
>Catcha Publishing
>(A division of Catcha Sdn Bhd)

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From: Zaedi Zolkafli
To: Shay Productions
Sent: 19 July, 2012
Subject: Copyright enquiry

Hi Ahmad,
The song copyrights belonged to the music composer and songwriter respectively (e.g. P Ramlee and S Sudarmadji). Shaw Organisation also owned the copyrights of the film songs

Ahmad wrote:

>I dont know if I am sending my enquiry to the right person, but do you happen to know who holds copyright for P. Ramlee music?
>
>Thank you
>
>Ahmad

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From: Zaedi Zolkafli
To: Farid R
Sent: 25 May, 2012
Subject: The Bolshoi Ballet Theatre Orchestra Of Tashkent (P Ramlee)

Hi Farid,
'The Bolshoi Ballet Theatre Orchestra Of Tashkent presents' CD is available at Tower Record outlets. You could also check out the Love Music outlet at Ampang Park shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur.

Farid wrote:

>Would like to order this CD if you are selling.
>Please provide details.
>
>Thanks
>FR

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From: Zaedi Zolkafli
To: Cecilie Mevatne
Sent: 22 May, 2012
Subject: Enquire - Harper's Bazaar Singapore

Hi Cecilie,
You may use the P Ramlee's images at our www.p-ramlee.com (www.felix-entertainment.com is the mirror site). You can browse our list of film posters, fill stills of P Ramlee with leading ladies, and of course, various pictures of Saloma. Sorry, we could only provide you with whatever images on the site. You can get someone to convert the images into higher resolution. Kindly give pictures credit to the site.

Cecilie wrote:

>Harper's Bazaar Singapore are currently doing a fashion feature that talks about P. Ramlee and Saloma and I was therefore hoping to see if you holding an archive with high res images of old movie posters or stills. I am particular after a movie poster from Masam Masam Manis, a movie still of their scene with the song Saat Yang Bahagia or an image of Saloma. Please advice if you have such a archive and I will of course credit your organisation!
>Hope to hear back from you soon!
>
>Warm Regards,
>
>Cecilie Mevatne
>Fashion & Features Assistant
>Harper's Bazaar -Singapore