New BBC drama 'The Singapore Grip' filmed entirely in Klang Valley and Penang


Carcosa Seri Negara is one of the many places featured in 'The Singapore Grip'. Photos: BBC

What do hit film Crazy Rich Asians and BBC's latest period drama The Singapore Grip have in common?

Well, the most obvious one would be that both the film and TV show, set in Singapore, were filmed in Malaysia.

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