Malin Kundang Story

Malin Kundang Story

A long time ago, in a small village near the beach in West Sumatra, a woman and her son lived. They were Malin Kundang and her mother. Her mother was a single parent because Malin Kundang's father had passed away when he was a baby. Malin Kundang had to live hard with his mother. Malin Kundang was a healthy, dilligent, and strong boy. He usually went to sea to catch fish. After getting fish he would bring it to his mother, or sold the caught fish in the town.

He thought of making a living abroad in the hope that later when he returned to his hometown, he had become a wealthy man. Malin interested in the invitation of a merchant ship captain who was once poor now become a wealthyman. Malin Kundang said to his mother.

Malin Kundang prepared enough supplies and equipment, then Malin Kundang immediately went to the dock accompanied by his mother. His mother said not to forget her. And then Malin Kundang went to cruise.

Several years later, Malin Kundang succed and he became rich trader. Then, he came to his native village with his beatiful wife, but his wife didn’t know Malin’s real descent. His happy mother quickly approached Malin and brought a plate of village cake, Malin’s Favorite. But Malin didn’t admit that woman as his poor mother, and then he kicked the village cake which brought by his mother until scattered.

His mother very broken heart because Malin rebellious to her, who had growth him. Then, his mother cursed Malin became stone.

Suddenly, the bigship which Malin’s had was vacillated by a big storm and all of his crewman thrown aside out. Malin realized that it was his fault that rebellious his mother. He bowed down and became a stone.