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Maling Kundang
Maling Kundang
Once upon a time, on the north coast of Sumatra lived a boy was
called as Malin Kundang. He was a boy from a very poor family
who lived with his mother. However, as they were only
fisherman's helper, they still lived in poverty.
His mother wiped her tears, "If you really want to go, I can't stop
you. I could only pray to God for you to gain success in life. But,
promise me, you'll come home."
"Ok mom I will go now... Please pray for me mom... See you
mom... Bye...Bye..."
"Ok Malin... Please take care of yourself. I will always pray for
you my son... Good bye..."
Malin Kundang was travelling by sea, so he came along with one
rich merchant. He was hoping to become one of his crew and
learn from that merchant.
Malin went to anyplace whenever the winds took him. Soon he
will become a great successful man.
When the ship finally pulled over, Malin Kundang's mother saw
a man who looked wealthy stepping down a ladder along with a
beautiful woman.
Her blurry eyes still easily recognized him. The man was Malin
Kundang, her son.
"Malin... Don't you recognize me? I'm your mother!" she said
sadly.
Malin Kundang's face was as cold as ice and he said.
"Guard, take this old woman out of here,and give her some
money so she won't disturb me again!"
"Malin... my son. Why do you treat your own mother like this?"