Sang Saka Malaya 11 November 1947 in Singapore is red and white with 12 yellow stars to represent the 12 states in Malaya. The 1947 flag was hoisted for the first time in the Malayan Democratic Union Building, Singapore The red and white flag, called just Sang Saka, that was used by groups which supported the creation of "Indonesia Raya" was first brought to Malaya by Kesatuan Melayu Muda (KMM) in 1938 led by Ibrahim Yaacob. Kesatuan Melayu Muda (KMM) had been fighting for independence for Malaya to be affiliated with the Republic of Indonesia Raya or Melayu Raya and to set aside
Bawang Merah Bawang Putih of Snow-White and Rose-Red although the previous do not get along as well. The use of these names for the female protagonist and her antagonist is symbolic of their physical similarity (both girls are beautiful) but have completely different personalities. Since the original folktale was passed on orally, different variations of the story exist. In some versions, Bawang Putih is the good and kind daughter, while Bawang Merah is the cruel and vindictive one. While in the 1959 black and white Malay movie, it is the other way around, the shallot being waterly bringing tears to the eyes and garlic