Once upon a time, in a seaside village in Padang, West Sumatra lived a widow called Mande Rubayah with her only son, Malin Kundang. Mande Rubayah loved her son so much, which turned Malin Kundang a spoiled child. One day, Malin Kundang suffered a severe sickness, that his mother gave every cent of her life savings to cure his illness. Days, months, and years passed by, Malin Kundang turned adult and his mother an old woman. Malin Kundang asked his mother to let him hitch a docked ship nearby and wander to the big cities to get better fortunes for the family. Mande denied his request and asked Malin to stay and take care of his mother instead. “Mother, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me. Not every year a ship this large docks here. I want to take this opportunity to change our fate, please let me go,” Malin pleaded his mother. With a sad heart, Mande finally accepted his plea. “Please be back soon, my child. I will be waiting for you here,” Mande cried. Days by days passed slowly while waiting for Malin. She prayed every single day for Malin to go home safely to every ship’s crew and captain, she asked for Malin’s whereabouts and did not get a single answer nor message for her. Many years full of waiting passed and Mande Rubayah grew older and weaker, while she heard the news from a ship captain nearby that Malin married to a noble and rich woman from a big city. “Mande, do you know that your son is now married to a beautiful woman, a daughter of a very rich noble,” said the captain. “Malin, my son. Please go home soon, I am already old and weak. Please be home soon,” his mother prayed every single day to meet her long-awaited son. Months later, another large ship docked near the village. It was the most luxurious and beautiful ship Mande had ever seen. A pair of rich couples walked off the ship with lustrous and gold-embroidered attires. Mande immediately recognized the couple, rushed through the crowds, and hugged the rich man in the lustrous attire. “Malin, my son. You’re back!” Mande broke her tears happily and relieved. “Why didn’t you send me a message? I miss you, my child” Unexpectedly, Malin jolted and pushed Mande away from him. His wife also looked down on Mande without any respect. Malin’s wife spat and shouted at Malin and Mande, “Is this rumpled old woman your mother? Why would you lie to me, Malin? You said that your mother is also a noblewoman like me?” Hearing that, Malin became furious and pushed his mother to fall to the sand, “You mad woman! I am not your son!” he snapped at his mother. Mande Rubayah sunk in disbelief and hugged Malin’s feet. “Malin, oh Malin! I’ve been waiting for you this long. Why would you do this to me, your mother?” Full of anger, Malin kicked his mother away, “You are not my mother. You are ugly, poor, and dirty,” yelled Malin. Mande cried brokenheartedly. She felt weak, sad, and desperate while Malin and his wife turned their backs and walked away to their ship. The ship sailed away and the crowds left Mande alone by the shore. Mande cried and prayed, “Oh, God. If he was not my son, I will forgive his actions to me. But if he is Malin Kundang, I ask you for your righteousness!” Immediately, the sky turned dark and the wind blew violently. The rain fell upon the earth with a destructive storm. The storm shook Malin’s ship, furious thunders hit the ship unforgivingly and blazed it into pieces. The next morning, shipwrecks shored near the village with a kneeling man-shaped stone between the debris. This stone was believed as the cursed form of Malin Kundang, kneeling for forgiveness from his mother until today. That is the story of Malin Kundang from West Sumatra, with an important message for us all. Love your parents unconditionally, in any condition. Never forget their good deeds for us. What is the story about?

Retribution on an ungrateful kid

The character changes of a grown-up son

The success of a poor widow’s son

The envy of a mother to her only son

Once upon a time, in a seaside village in Padang, West Sumatra lived a widow called Mande Rubayah with her only son, Malin Kundang. Mande Rubayah loved her son so much, which turned Malin Kundang a spoiled child. One day, Malin Kundang suffered a severe sickness, that his mother gave every cent of her life savings to cure his illness. Days, months, and years passed by, Malin Kundang turned adult and his mother an old woman. Malin Kundang asked his mother to let him hitch a docked ship nearby and wander to the big cities to get better fortunes for the family. Mande denied his request and asked Malin to stay and take care of his mother instead. “Mother, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me. Not every year a ship this large docks here. I want to take this opportunity to change our fate, please let me go,” Malin pleaded his mother. With a sad heart, Mande finally accepted his plea. “Please be back soon, my child. I will be waiting for you here,” Mande cried. Days by days passed slowly while waiting for Malin. She prayed every single day for Malin to go home safely to every ship’s crew and captain, she asked for Malin’s whereabouts and did not get a single answer nor message for her. Many years full of waiting passed and Mande Rubayah grew older and weaker, while she heard the news from a ship captain nearby that Malin married to a noble and rich woman from a big city. “Mande, do you know that your son is now married to a beautiful woman, a daughter of a very rich noble,” said the captain. “Malin, my son. Please go home soon, I am already old and weak. Please be home soon,” his mother prayed every single day to meet her long-awaited son. Months later, another large ship docked near the village. It was the most luxurious and beautiful ship Mande had ever seen. A pair of rich couples walked off the ship with lustrous and gold-embroidered attires. Mande immediately recognized the couple, rushed through the crowds, and hugged the rich man in the lustrous attire. “Malin, my son. You’re back!” Mande broke her tears happily and relieved. “Why didn’t you send me a message? I miss you, my child” Unexpectedly, Malin jolted and pushed Mande away from him. His wife also looked down on Mande without any respect. Malin’s wife spat and shouted at Malin and Mande, “Is this rumpled old woman your mother? Why would you lie to me, Malin? You said that your mother is also a noblewoman like me?” Hearing that, Malin became furious and pushed his mother to fall to the sand, “You mad woman! I am not your son!” he snapped at his mother. Mande Rubayah sunk in disbelief and hugged Malin’s feet. “Malin, oh Malin! I’ve been waiting for you this long. Why would you do this to me, your mother?” Full of anger, Malin kicked his mother away, “You are not my mother. You are ugly, poor, and dirty,” yelled Malin. Mande cried brokenheartedly. She felt weak, sad, and desperate while Malin and his wife turned their backs and walked away to their ship. The ship sailed away and the crowds left Mande alone by the shore. Mande cried and prayed, “Oh, God. If he was not my son, I will forgive his actions to me. But if he is Malin Kundang, I ask you for your righteousness!” Immediately, the sky turned dark and the wind blew violently. The rain fell upon the earth with a destructive storm. The storm shook Malin’s ship, furious thunders hit the ship unforgivingly and blazed it into pieces. The next morning, shipwrecks shored near the village with a kneeling man-shaped stone between the debris. This stone was believed as the cursed form of Malin Kundang, kneeling for forgiveness from his mother until today. That is the story of Malin Kundang from West Sumatra, with an important message for us all. Love your parents unconditionally, in any condition. Never forget their good deeds for us. Why did Malin leave his village? Because he …

was ordered to take care of a large ship

Once upon a time, in a seaside village in Padang, West Sumatra lived a widow called Mande Rubayah with her only son, Malin Kundang. Mande Rubayah loved her son so much, which turned Malin Kundang a spoiled child. One day, Malin Kundang suffered a severe sickness, that his mother gave every cent of her life savings to cure his illness. Days, months, and years passed by, Malin Kundang turned adult and his mother an old woman. Malin Kundang asked his mother to let him hitch a docked ship nearby and wander to the big cities to get better fortunes for the family. Mande denied his request and asked Malin to stay and take care of his mother instead. “Mother, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me. Not every year a ship this large docks here. I want to take this opportunity to change our fate, please let me go,” Malin pleaded his mother. With a sad heart, Mande finally accepted his plea. “Please be back soon, my child. I will be waiting for you here,” Mande cried. Days by days passed slowly while waiting for Malin. She prayed every single day for Malin to go home safely to every ship’s crew and captain, she asked for Malin’s whereabouts and did not get a single answer nor message for her. Many years full of waiting passed and Mande Rubayah grew older and weaker, while she heard the news from a ship captain nearby that Malin married to a noble and rich woman from a big city. “Mande, do you know that your son is now married to a beautiful woman, a daughter of a very rich noble,” said the captain. “Malin, my son. Please go home soon, I am already old and weak. Please be home soon,” his mother prayed every single day to meet her long-awaited son. Months later, another large ship docked near the village. It was the most luxurious and beautiful ship Mande had ever seen. A pair of rich couples walked off the ship with lustrous and gold-embroidered attires. Mande immediately recognized the couple, rushed through the crowds, and hugged the rich man in the lustrous attire. “Malin, my son. You’re back!” Mande broke her tears happily and relieved. “Why didn’t you send me a message? I miss you, my child” Unexpectedly, Malin jolted and pushed Mande away from him. His wife also looked down on Mande without any respect. Malin’s wife spat and shouted at Malin and Mande, “Is this rumpled old woman your mother? Why would you lie to me, Malin? You said that your mother is also a noblewoman like me?” Hearing that, Malin became furious and pushed his mother to fall to the sand, “You mad woman! I am not your son!” he snapped at his mother. Mande Rubayah sunk in disbelief and hugged Malin’s feet. “Malin, oh Malin! I’ve been waiting for you this long. Why would you do this to me, your mother?” Full of anger, Malin kicked his mother away, “You are not my mother. You are ugly, poor, and dirty,” yelled Malin. Mande cried brokenheartedly. She felt weak, sad, and desperate while Malin and his wife turned their backs and walked away to their ship. The ship sailed away and the crowds left Mande alone by the shore. Mande cried and prayed, “Oh, God. If he was not my son, I will forgive his actions to me. But if he is Malin Kundang, I ask you for your righteousness!” Immediately, the sky turned dark and the wind blew violently. The rain fell upon the earth with a destructive storm. The storm shook Malin’s ship, furious thunders hit the ship unforgivingly and blazed it into pieces. The next morning, shipwrecks shored near the village with a kneeling man-shaped stone between the debris. This stone was believed as the cursed form of Malin Kundang, kneeling for forgiveness from his mother until today. That is the story of Malin Kundang from West Sumatra, with an important message for us all. Love your parents unconditionally, in any condition. Never forget their good deeds for us. Why did not Malin want to acknowledge his mom? Because he …

was not ready yet to show his true identity

did not want to go back to live in the village

did not want to go back to being poor

Once upon a time, in a seaside village in Padang, West Sumatra lived a widow called Mande Rubayah with her only son, Malin Kundang. Mande Rubayah loved her son so much, which turned Malin Kundang a spoiled child. One day, Malin Kundang suffered a severe sickness, that his mother gave every cent of her life savings to cure his illness. Days, months, and years passed by, Malin Kundang turned adult and his mother an old woman. Malin Kundang asked his mother to let him hitch a docked ship nearby and wander to the big cities to get better fortunes for the family. Mande denied his request and asked Malin to stay and take care of his mother instead. “Mother, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me. Not every year a ship this large docks here. I want to take this opportunity to change our fate, please let me go,” Malin pleaded his mother. With a sad heart, Mande finally accepted his plea. “Please be back soon, my child. I will be waiting for you here,” Mande cried. Days by days passed slowly while waiting for Malin. She prayed every single day for Malin to go home safely to every ship’s crew and captain, she asked for Malin’s whereabouts and did not get a single answer nor message for her. Many years full of waiting passed and Mande Rubayah grew older and weaker, while she heard the news from a ship captain nearby that Malin married to a noble and rich woman from a big city. “Mande, do you know that your son is now married to a beautiful woman, a daughter of a very rich noble,” said the captain. “Malin, my son. Please go home soon, I am already old and weak. Please be home soon,” his mother prayed every single day to meet her long-awaited son. Months later, another large ship docked near the village. It was the most luxurious and beautiful ship Mande had ever seen. A pair of rich couples walked off the ship with lustrous and gold-embroidered attires. Mande immediately recognized the couple, rushed through the crowds, and hugged the rich man in the lustrous attire. “Malin, my son. You’re back!” Mande broke her tears happily and relieved. “Why didn’t you send me a message? I miss you, my child” Unexpectedly, Malin jolted and pushed Mande away from him. His wife also looked down on Mande without any respect. Malin’s wife spat and shouted at Malin and Mande, “Is this rumpled old woman your mother? Why would you lie to me, Malin? You said that your mother is also a noblewoman like me?” Hearing that, Malin became furious and pushed his mother to fall to the sand, “You mad woman! I am not your son!” he snapped at his mother. Mande Rubayah sunk in disbelief and hugged Malin’s feet. “Malin, oh Malin! I’ve been waiting for you this long. Why would you do this to me, your mother?” Full of anger, Malin kicked his mother away, “You are not my mother. You are ugly, poor, and dirty,” yelled Malin. Mande cried brokenheartedly. She felt weak, sad, and desperate while Malin and his wife turned their backs and walked away to their ship. The ship sailed away and the crowds left Mande alone by the shore. Mande cried and prayed, “Oh, God. If he was not my son, I will forgive his actions to me. But if he is Malin Kundang, I ask you for your righteousness!” Immediately, the sky turned dark and the wind blew violently. The rain fell upon the earth with a destructive storm. The storm shook Malin’s ship, furious thunders hit the ship unforgivingly and blazed it into pieces. The next morning, shipwrecks shored near the village with a kneeling man-shaped stone between the debris. This stone was believed as the cursed form of Malin Kundang, kneeling for forgiveness from his mother until today. That is the story of Malin Kundang from West Sumatra, with an important message for us all. Love your parents unconditionally, in any condition. Never forget their good deeds for us. How did God answer Mande Rubayah’s prayer?

He sent thunder to hit his ship and let it sink

He cursed his beautiful ship to stone

Once upon a time, in a seaside village in Padang, West Sumatra lived a widow called Mande Rubayah with her only son, Malin Kundang. Mande Rubayah loved her son so much, which turned Malin Kundang a spoiled child. One day, Malin Kundang suffered a severe sickness, that his mother gave every cent of her life savings to cure his illness. Days, months, and years passed by, Malin Kundang turned adult and his mother an old woman. Malin Kundang asked his mother to let him hitch a docked ship nearby and wander to the big cities to get better fortunes for the family. Mande denied his request and asked Malin to stay and take care of his mother instead. “Mother, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me. Not every year a ship this large docks here. I want to take this opportunity to change our fate, please let me go,” Malin pleaded his mother. With a sad heart, Mande finally accepted his plea. “Please be back soon, my child. I will be waiting for you here,” Mande cried. Days by days passed slowly while waiting for Malin. She prayed every single day for Malin to go home safely to every ship’s crew and captain, she asked for Malin’s whereabouts and did not get a single answer nor message for her. Many years full of waiting passed and Mande Rubayah grew older and weaker, while she heard the news from a ship captain nearby that Malin married to a noble and rich woman from a big city. “Mande, do you know that your son is now married to a beautiful woman, a daughter of a very rich noble,” said the captain. “Malin, my son. Please go home soon, I am already old and weak. Please be home soon,” his mother prayed every single day to meet her long-awaited son. Months later, another large ship docked near the village. It was the most luxurious and beautiful ship Mande had ever seen. A pair of rich couples walked off the ship with lustrous and gold-embroidered attires. Mande immediately recognized the couple, rushed through the crowds, and hugged the rich man in the lustrous attire. “Malin, my son. You’re back!” Mande broke her tears happily and relieved. “Why didn’t you send me a message? I miss you, my child” Unexpectedly, Malin jolted and pushed Mande away from him. His wife also looked down on Mande without any respect. Malin’s wife spat and shouted at Malin and Mande, “Is this rumpled old woman your mother? Why would you lie to me, Malin? You said that your mother is also a noblewoman like me?” Hearing that, Malin became furious and pushed his mother to fall to the sand, “You mad woman! I am not your son!” he snapped at his mother. Mande Rubayah sunk in disbelief and hugged Malin’s feet. “Malin, oh Malin! I’ve been waiting for you this long. Why would you do this to me, your mother?” Full of anger, Malin kicked his mother away, “You are not my mother. You are ugly, poor, and dirty,” yelled Malin. Mande cried brokenheartedly. She felt weak, sad, and desperate while Malin and his wife turned their backs and walked away to their ship. The ship sailed away and the crowds left Mande alone by the shore. Mande cried and prayed, “Oh, God. If he was not my son, I will forgive his actions to me. But if he is Malin Kundang, I ask you for your righteousness!” Immediately, the sky turned dark and the wind blew violently. The rain fell upon the earth with a destructive storm. The storm shook Malin’s ship, furious thunders hit the ship unforgivingly and blazed it into pieces. The next morning, shipwrecks shored near the village with a kneeling man-shaped stone between the debris. This stone was believed as the cursed form of Malin Kundang, kneeling for forgiveness from his mother until today. That is the story of Malin Kundang from West Sumatra, with an important message for us all. Love your parents unconditionally, in any condition. Never forget their good deeds for us. What value did you learn from the legend?

Love your parents unconditionally

Luxury makes you forget who you are

BAWANG MERAH AND BAWANG PUTIH A long time ago, in a nice quite village, there lived a wealthy merchant, he lived together with his daughter who was named Bawang Putih. This merchant's wife had long since passed away. The merchant was very fond of his daughter. Because she was obedient and kind-hearted. One day, as he came home from travelling, he brought a woman and her daughter along with him. He wanted to marry this woman. So, Bawang Putih now had a stepmother and a stepsister who is named Bawang Merah. When her father went to trade, her stepmother and Bawang Merah would treat Bawang Putih like a servant. Bawang Putih did all the work that was ordered by her stepmother. She cleaned the house, cooked, washed clothes, and looked for firewood. If Bawang Putih's work went wrong, her stepmother would punish her by not feeding her. Every morning, her stepmother and Bawang Merah took turns shouting, "Hey Bawang Putih, wash my clothes!" Not yet finished washing clothes, Bawang Putih would then be called by her stepmother. "Bawang Putih, prepare breakfast now! We are hungry." "Ok... Okay, mom." Because Bawang Putih worked so hard and was punished so harshly, her body became thinner. One day, Bawang Putih's father returned home and fell ill. He was very ill and Bawang Putih was very sad because of it. She never left her father alone. However, God decided differently. Bawang Putih's father died. "Father... Don't leave Bawang Putih... Father ..." While Bawang Putih wept and cried, her stepmother and Bawang Merah were excited. Because the property and house of Bawang Putih's father now belonged to them. "Look Bawang Merah, he finally died." "Yes, Mom we will be rich." Bawang Putih's life was miserable after her father died. She no longer had her father to love and comfort her. Her stepmother and Bawang Merah further tortured her. Bawang Putih tried to be patient but sometimes she would cry at night. "Lord, please help me. Why are they always evil to me?" One day, Bawang Putih went to the river to wash clothes. She was sleepy and hungry, her body was weak. While washing, Bawang Putih didn't realise that her stepmother's favourite shawl had washed away. When she put all the clothes into the basket, she was surprised to find her stepmother's scarf was not there. "Mother's favourite scarf is gone... Oh no! It's drifting down the river... What should I do? I daren't go home. Mother will scold me." Finally, Bawang Putih decided to go back down the river to look for her stepmother's scarf. In the middle of the road, she met a farmer who was washing his cow. "Uncle, did you see a red scarf floating down the river?" The farmer nodded and replied, "Red shawl? Hmm oh yes I saw it. The scarf was taken by an old grandmother who was washing her by the river. The old grandmother's house is on the mountain." Bawang Putih immediately headed up the mountain. There, she found a wooden house. Bawang Putih knocked on the door of the house, "Excuse me, Grandma, did you find my mother's red scarf?" The old grandmother came out of the house and greeted Bawang Putih. "Hi dear, let's go in. What's your name?" "My name is Bawang Putih, Grandma." The old grandmother will give a red scarf with one condition, Bawang Putih must help her first. Bawang Putih agreed. All day, she helped the grandmother cook, look for firewood, clean the house and wash clothes. For Bawang Putih, all this work was easy, because she was used to doing it. Finally, it was time for Bawang Putih to leave for home. The grandma gave her the shawl. "Bawang Putih, this is the red scarf you are looking for. Oh, I want to give you a gift. A pumpkin for you, because you helped me. Choose which one you like." On the table, there were both small and large pumpkins. Bawang Putih chose a small pumpkin, because she also had to carry a basket full of clothes home. "Hm, I choose the small one, Grandma." "Okay, take this little pumpkin. But remember, you can't open the pumpkin until you get home. Understand?" "Well Grandma, I will do everything you said." Arriving at home, Bawang Putih was scolded by her stepmother and Bawang Merah. "Where have you been Bawang Putih? How dare you go out without my permission?" "Forgive me, mother! I… I was... " "Stop, enough Bawang Putih! We don't need your excuses!" They continued to beat her. Then they saw the pumpkin brought by Bawang Putih. "Cut the pumpkin and cook it! We are starving because of you!" Bawang Putih took the knife and split the pumpkin. What a surprise, the pumpkin was full of sparkling and expensive jewellery. "Hah, where did you get the pumpkin?" Bawang Putih then told them everything. "Oh.. Bawang Putih, you should have chosen a large pumpkin! It would have had more jewellery!" Hearing the words of Bawang Merah, the stepmother finally got the idea. "Looks like I have an idea. Ha Ha Ha." The next day, the stepmother and Bawang Merah went to the river. They deliberately washed away the red scarf. Then secretly, they followed the veil as it was washed away. Sure enough, the red scarf was picked up by the old grandmother. The stepmother and Bawang Merah followed the old grandmother who went up the mountain. As they walk, Bawang Merah complained about how far it was. "Ahh, I'm tired. Let's just go home." "Bawang Merah, be patient! Soon we will get even more jewellery than Bawang Putih." "But I'm tired, mom." "I said be patient!” Arriving at the old grandmother house, the stepmother and Bawang Merah knocked on the door. The old grandmother welcomed them warmly. Then, the stepmother and Bawang Merah pretended to be sad and asked about the red scarf. "Dear grandmother, did you find my mother's red scarf?" "Oh yes, it just so happens that Grandma found it on the river." Just like Bawang Putih, the new grandmother will give them the shawl, if they helped her. The only way to get the pumpkin was to work to help the old grandma, but they still couldn't stop complaining. "I’m so tired, if it weren't for the pumpkins, I wouldn't do this." "Yes, I'm also tired. Hopefully, there will be even more jewellery inside this pumpkin.Ha Ha Ha" Finally, Bawang Merah and the stepmother finished their work at the old grandmother's house and said goodbye. The old grandmother gave the shawl to Bawang Merah and her mother. On the table, there are two pumpkins, one large and one small. "Choose one pumpkin, as a gift from me." And of course, the stepmother and Bawang Merah chose the largest pumpkin. "Of course, I choose the big one grandma." "Yeah, choose the big one.” “Remember, don't open the pumpkin, before you get home." "Yes Grandma, that's for sure. We will go home first Grandma." Bawang Merah and her mother, do not obey the advice of the grandmother. On the way, the stepmother splits the big pumpkin. They were impatient to get their hands on jewellery inside. "Mom, let's just open this pumpkin now, the old grandmother will not know." "Yeah, let's open this. I'm also curious." However, they were in for quite a surprise. Because inside the pumpkin were venomous animals, such as snakes, scorpions, spiders and centipedes. They were both bitten by a snake. "Oh, what is this?” “Where is the jewellery? Why did it have these animals inside? Ihhh" "Aw! Aw! It hurts!” “Aw! Aw! Ouch!” “Mom…Ouch…Aw…What should we do Mom?” “I also got bitten” Because they are still in the middle of the forest, no one came to help them. The stepmother and Bawang Merah died from the snakebite. Their greed brought them to disaster. Meanwhile, Bawang Putih lives happily ever after. The jewellery given by the old grandmother making her rich. She continued her father's business and enjoyed the fruits of her obedience and kindness. What does the story tell us about?

A sincerity and patience of a girl living with her step family

A daughter’s obedience and loyalty to the family

Two good girls and their family

BAWANG MERAH AND BAWANG PUTIH A long time ago, in a nice quite village, there lived a wealthy merchant, he lived together with his daughter who was named Bawang Putih. This merchant's wife had long since passed away. The merchant was very fond of his daughter. Because she was obedient and kind-hearted. One day, as he came home from travelling, he brought a woman and her daughter along with him. He wanted to marry this woman. So, Bawang Putih now had a stepmother and a stepsister who is named Bawang Merah. When her father went to trade, her stepmother and Bawang Merah would treat Bawang Putih like a servant. Bawang Putih did all the work that was ordered by her stepmother. She cleaned the house, cooked, washed clothes, and looked for firewood. If Bawang Putih's work went wrong, her stepmother would punish her by not feeding her. Every morning, her stepmother and Bawang Merah took turns shouting, "Hey Bawang Putih, wash my clothes!" Not yet finished washing clothes, Bawang Putih would then be called by her stepmother. "Bawang Putih, prepare breakfast now! We are hungry." "Ok... Okay, mom." Because Bawang Putih worked so hard and was punished so harshly, her body became thinner. One day, Bawang Putih's father returned home and fell ill. He was very ill and Bawang Putih was very sad because of it. She never left her father alone. However, God decided differently. Bawang Putih's father died. "Father... Don't leave Bawang Putih... Father ..." While Bawang Putih wept and cried, her stepmother and Bawang Merah were excited. Because the property and house of Bawang Putih's father now belonged to them. "Look Bawang Merah, he finally died." "Yes, Mom we will be rich." Bawang Putih's life was miserable after her father died. She no longer had her father to love and comfort her. Her stepmother and Bawang Merah further tortured her. Bawang Putih tried to be patient but sometimes she would cry at night. "Lord, please help me. Why are they always evil to me?" One day, Bawang Putih went to the river to wash clothes. She was sleepy and hungry, her body was weak. While washing, Bawang Putih didn't realise that her stepmother's favourite shawl had washed away. When she put all the clothes into the basket, she was surprised to find her stepmother's scarf was not there. "Mother's favourite scarf is gone... Oh no! It's drifting down the river... What should I do? I daren't go home. Mother will scold me." Finally, Bawang Putih decided to go back down the river to look for her stepmother's scarf. In the middle of the road, she met a farmer who was washing his cow. "Uncle, did you see a red scarf floating down the river?" The farmer nodded and replied, "Red shawl? Hmm oh yes I saw it. The scarf was taken by an old grandmother who was washing her by the river. The old grandmother's house is on the mountain." Bawang Putih immediately headed up the mountain. There, she found a wooden house. Bawang Putih knocked on the door of the house, "Excuse me, Grandma, did you find my mother's red scarf?" The old grandmother came out of the house and greeted Bawang Putih. "Hi dear, let's go in. What's your name?" "My name is Bawang Putih, Grandma." The old grandmother will give a red scarf with one condition, Bawang Putih must help her first. Bawang Putih agreed. All day, she helped the grandmother cook, look for firewood, clean the house and wash clothes. For Bawang Putih, all this work was easy, because she was used to doing it. Finally, it was time for Bawang Putih to leave for home. The grandma gave her the shawl. "Bawang Putih, this is the red scarf you are looking for. Oh, I want to give you a gift. A pumpkin for you, because you helped me. Choose which one you like." On the table, there were both small and large pumpkins. Bawang Putih chose a small pumpkin, because she also had to carry a basket full of clothes home. "Hm, I choose the small one, Grandma." "Okay, take this little pumpkin. But remember, you can't open the pumpkin until you get home. Understand?" "Well Grandma, I will do everything you said." Arriving at home, Bawang Putih was scolded by her stepmother and Bawang Merah. "Where have you been Bawang Putih? How dare you go out without my permission?" "Forgive me, mother! I… I was... " "Stop, enough Bawang Putih! We don't need your excuses!" They continued to beat her. Then they saw the pumpkin brought by Bawang Putih. "Cut the pumpkin and cook it! We are starving because of you!" Bawang Putih took the knife and split the pumpkin. What a surprise, the pumpkin was full of sparkling and expensive jewellery. "Hah, where did you get the pumpkin?" Bawang Putih then told them everything. "Oh.. Bawang Putih, you should have chosen a large pumpkin! It would have had more jewellery!" Hearing the words of Bawang Merah, the stepmother finally got the idea. "Looks like I have an idea. Ha Ha Ha." The next day, the stepmother and Bawang Merah went to the river. They deliberately washed away the red scarf. Then secretly, they followed the veil as it was washed away. Sure enough, the red scarf was picked up by the old grandmother. The stepmother and Bawang Merah followed the old grandmother who went up the mountain. As they walk, Bawang Merah complained about how far it was. "Ahh, I'm tired. Let's just go home." "Bawang Merah, be patient! Soon we will get even more jewellery than Bawang Putih." "But I'm tired, mom." "I said be patient!” Arriving at the old grandmother house, the stepmother and Bawang Merah knocked on the door. The old grandmother welcomed them warmly. Then, the stepmother and Bawang Merah pretended to be sad and asked about the red scarf. "Dear grandmother, did you find my mother's red scarf?" "Oh yes, it just so happens that Grandma found it on the river." Just like Bawang Putih, the new grandmother will give them the shawl, if they helped her. The only way to get the pumpkin was to work to help the old grandma, but they still couldn't stop complaining. "I’m so tired, if it weren't for the pumpkins, I wouldn't do this." "Yes, I'm also tired. Hopefully, there will be even more jewellery inside this pumpkin.Ha Ha Ha" Finally, Bawang Merah and the stepmother finished their work at the old grandmother's house and said goodbye. The old grandmother gave the shawl to Bawang Merah and her mother. On the table, there are two pumpkins, one large and one small. "Choose one pumpkin, as a gift from me." And of course, the stepmother and Bawang Merah chose the largest pumpkin. "Of course, I choose the big one grandma." "Yeah, choose the big one.” “Remember, don't open the pumpkin, before you get home." "Yes Grandma, that's for sure. We will go home first Grandma." Bawang Merah and her mother, do not obey the advice of the grandmother. On the way, the stepmother splits the big pumpkin. They were impatient to get their hands on jewellery inside. "Mom, let's just open this pumpkin now, the old grandmother will not know." "Yeah, let's open this. I'm also curious." However, they were in for quite a surprise. Because inside the pumpkin were venomous animals, such as snakes, scorpions, spiders and centipedes. They were both bitten by a snake. "Oh, what is this?” “Where is the jewellery? Why did it have these animals inside? Ihhh" "Aw! Aw! It hurts!” “Aw! Aw! Ouch!” “Mom…Ouch…Aw…What should we do Mom?” “I also got bitten” Because they are still in the middle of the forest, no one came to help them. The stepmother and Bawang Merah died from the snakebite. Their greed brought them to disaster. Meanwhile, Bawang Putih lives happily ever after. The jewellery given by the old grandmother making her rich. She continued her father's business and enjoyed the fruits of her obedience and kindness. These following statements are right, EXCEPT…

Bawang Merah and her mother love Bawang Putih

Bawang Putih’s mother died when Bawang Putih was a child

Bawang Merah and her mother thought about wealth only

Problem arose when Bawang Merah and her mother came

BAWANG MERAH AND BAWANG PUTIH A long time ago, in a nice quite village, there lived a wealthy merchant, he lived together with his daughter who was named Bawang Putih. This merchant's wife had long since passed away. The merchant was very fond of his daughter. Because she was obedient and kind-hearted. One day, as he came home from travelling, he brought a woman and her daughter along with him. He wanted to marry this woman. So, Bawang Putih now had a stepmother and a stepsister who is named Bawang Merah. When her father went to trade, her stepmother and Bawang Merah would treat Bawang Putih like a servant. Bawang Putih did all the work that was ordered by her stepmother. She cleaned the house, cooked, washed clothes, and looked for firewood. If Bawang Putih's work went wrong, her stepmother would punish her by not feeding her. Every morning, her stepmother and Bawang Merah took turns shouting, "Hey Bawang Putih, wash my clothes!" Not yet finished washing clothes, Bawang Putih would then be called by her stepmother. "Bawang Putih, prepare breakfast now! We are hungry." "Ok... Okay, mom." Because Bawang Putih worked so hard and was punished so harshly, her body became thinner. One day, Bawang Putih's father returned home and fell ill. He was very ill and Bawang Putih was very sad because of it. She never left her father alone. However, God decided differently. Bawang Putih's father died. "Father... Don't leave Bawang Putih... Father ..." While Bawang Putih wept and cried, her stepmother and Bawang Merah were excited. Because the property and house of Bawang Putih's father now belonged to them. "Look Bawang Merah, he finally died." "Yes, Mom we will be rich." Bawang Putih's life was miserable after her father died. She no longer had her father to love and comfort her. Her stepmother and Bawang Merah further tortured her. Bawang Putih tried to be patient but sometimes she would cry at night. "Lord, please help me. Why are they always evil to me?" One day, Bawang Putih went to the river to wash clothes. She was sleepy and hungry, her body was weak. While washing, Bawang Putih didn't realise that her stepmother's favourite shawl had washed away. When she put all the clothes into the basket, she was surprised to find her stepmother's scarf was not there. "Mother's favourite scarf is gone... Oh no! It's drifting down the river... What should I do? I daren't go home. Mother will scold me." Finally, Bawang Putih decided to go back down the river to look for her stepmother's scarf. In the middle of the road, she met a farmer who was washing his cow. "Uncle, did you see a red scarf floating down the river?" The farmer nodded and replied, "Red shawl? Hmm oh yes I saw it. The scarf was taken by an old grandmother who was washing her by the river. The old grandmother's house is on the mountain." Bawang Putih immediately headed up the mountain. There, she found a wooden house. Bawang Putih knocked on the door of the house, "Excuse me, Grandma, did you find my mother's red scarf?" The old grandmother came out of the house and greeted Bawang Putih. "Hi dear, let's go in. What's your name?" "My name is Bawang Putih, Grandma." The old grandmother will give a red scarf with one condition, Bawang Putih must help her first. Bawang Putih agreed. All day, she helped the grandmother cook, look for firewood, clean the house and wash clothes. For Bawang Putih, all this work was easy, because she was used to doing it. Finally, it was time for Bawang Putih to leave for home. The grandma gave her the shawl. "Bawang Putih, this is the red scarf you are looking for. Oh, I want to give you a gift. A pumpkin for you, because you helped me. Choose which one you like." On the table, there were both small and large pumpkins. Bawang Putih chose a small pumpkin, because she also had to carry a basket full of clothes home. "Hm, I choose the small one, Grandma." "Okay, take this little pumpkin. But remember, you can't open the pumpkin until you get home. Understand?" "Well Grandma, I will do everything you said." Arriving at home, Bawang Putih was scolded by her stepmother and Bawang Merah. "Where have you been Bawang Putih? How dare you go out without my permission?" "Forgive me, mother! I… I was... " "Stop, enough Bawang Putih! We don't need your excuses!" They continued to beat her. Then they saw the pumpkin brought by Bawang Putih. "Cut the pumpkin and cook it! We are starving because of you!" Bawang Putih took the knife and split the pumpkin. What a surprise, the pumpkin was full of sparkling and expensive jewellery. "Hah, where did you get the pumpkin?" Bawang Putih then told them everything. "Oh.. Bawang Putih, you should have chosen a large pumpkin! It would have had more jewellery!" Hearing the words of Bawang Merah, the stepmother finally got the idea. "Looks like I have an idea. Ha Ha Ha." The next day, the stepmother and Bawang Merah went to the river. They deliberately washed away the red scarf. Then secretly, they followed the veil as it was washed away. Sure enough, the red scarf was picked up by the old grandmother. The stepmother and Bawang Merah followed the old grandmother who went up the mountain. As they walk, Bawang Merah complained about how far it was. "Ahh, I'm tired. Let's just go home." "Bawang Merah, be patient! Soon we will get even more jewellery than Bawang Putih." "But I'm tired, mom." "I said be patient!” Arriving at the old grandmother house, the stepmother and Bawang Merah knocked on the door. The old grandmother welcomed them warmly. Then, the stepmother and Bawang Merah pretended to be sad and asked about the red scarf. "Dear grandmother, did you find my mother's red scarf?" "Oh yes, it just so happens that Grandma found it on the river." Just like Bawang Putih, the new grandmother will give them the shawl, if they helped her. The only way to get the pumpkin was to work to help the old grandma, but they still couldn't stop complaining. "I’m so tired, if it weren't for the pumpkins, I wouldn't do this." "Yes, I'm also tired. Hopefully, there will be even more jewellery inside this pumpkin.Ha Ha Ha" Finally, Bawang Merah and the stepmother finished their work at the old grandmother's house and said goodbye. The old grandmother gave the shawl to Bawang Merah and her mother. On the table, there are two pumpkins, one large and one small. "Choose one pumpkin, as a gift from me." And of course, the stepmother and Bawang Merah chose the largest pumpkin. "Of course, I choose the big one grandma." "Yeah, choose the big one.” “Remember, don't open the pumpkin, before you get home." "Yes Grandma, that's for sure. We will go home first Grandma." Bawang Merah and her mother, do not obey the advice of the grandmother. On the way, the stepmother splits the big pumpkin. They were impatient to get their hands on jewellery inside. "Mom, let's just open this pumpkin now, the old grandmother will not know." "Yeah, let's open this. I'm also curious." However, they were in for quite a surprise. Because inside the pumpkin were venomous animals, such as snakes, scorpions, spiders and centipedes. They were both bitten by a snake. "Oh, what is this?” “Where is the jewellery? Why did it have these animals inside? Ihhh" "Aw! Aw! It hurts!” “Aw! Aw! Ouch!” “Mom…Ouch…Aw…What should we do Mom?” “I also got bitten” Because they are still in the middle of the forest, no one came to help them. The stepmother and Bawang Merah died from the snakebite. Their greed brought them to disaster. Meanwhile, Bawang Putih lives happily ever after. The jewellery given by the old grandmother making her rich. She continued her father's business and enjoyed the fruits of her obedience and kindness. What did you learn from Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih story?

We should respect and caring because we are family and don’t be jealous person

Whenever there is a will, there is a way

MULAN THE LEGEND FROM CHINA In a small village in China, there once lived a girl named Mulan. Mulan was a brave and strong-willed young woman who always sought adventure. One day, the Emperor of China issued a decree that one man from each family must join the army to defend the country from invading forces. Mulan’s father, who was old and frail, was the only man in their family. Mulan knew that he would not survive the war, so she decided to take his place. Disguised as a man, Mulan joined the army and quickly proved herself to be a courageous and skilled warrior. Mulan trained hard and fought bravely in many battles. Her intelligence and bravery earned her the respect of her fellow soldiers and commanders. Eventually, Mulan led her troops to victory, saving her country from the invaders. When the war was over, Mulan revealed her true identity to her comrades. They were astonished but grateful for her leadership and bravery. Mulan returned home to her family, who were overjoyed to see her safe. The Emperor heard of Mulan’s bravery and invited her to the palace. He offered her a high position in the army, but Mulan declined, choosing instead to return to her village and live a peaceful life with her family. Why did Mulan decide to join the army?

She wanted to protect her father from going to war.

She was ordered by the Emperor to join.

MULAN THE LEGEND FROM CHINA In a small village in China, there once lived a girl named Mulan. Mulan was a brave and strong-willed young woman who always sought adventure. One day, the Emperor of China issued a decree that one man from each family must join the army to defend the country from invading forces. Mulan’s father, who was old and frail, was the only man in their family. Mulan knew that he would not survive the war, so she decided to take his place. Disguised as a man, Mulan joined the army and quickly proved herself to be a courageous and skilled warrior. Mulan trained hard and fought bravely in many battles. Her intelligence and bravery earned her the respect of her fellow soldiers and commanders. Eventually, Mulan led her troops to victory, saving her country from the invaders. When the war was over, Mulan revealed her true identity to her comrades. They were astonished but grateful for her leadership and bravery. Mulan returned home to her family, who were overjoyed to see her safe. The Emperor heard of Mulan’s bravery and invited her to the palace. He offered her a high position in the army, but Mulan declined, choosing instead to return to her village and live a peaceful life with her family. How did Mulan prove herself in the army?

By training hard and fighting bravely in many battles

By disguising herself as a man.

By revealing her true identity early on.

MULAN THE LEGEND FROM CHINA In a small village in China, there once lived a girl named Mulan. Mulan was a brave and strong-willed young woman who always sought adventure. One day, the Emperor of China issued a decree that one man from each family must join the army to defend the country from invading forces. Mulan’s father, who was old and frail, was the only man in their family. Mulan knew that he would not survive the war, so she decided to take his place. Disguised as a man, Mulan joined the army and quickly proved herself to be a courageous and skilled warrior. Mulan trained hard and fought bravely in many battles. Her intelligence and bravery earned her the respect of her fellow soldiers and commanders. Eventually, Mulan led her troops to victory, saving her country from the invaders. When the war was over, Mulan revealed her true identity to her comrades. They were astonished but grateful for her leadership and bravery. Mulan returned home to her family, who were overjoyed to see her safe. The Emperor heard of Mulan’s bravery and invited her to the palace. He offered her a high position in the army, but Mulan declined, choosing instead to return to her village and live a peaceful life with her family. What was the reaction of Mulan’s comrades when they found out she was a woman?

They were astonished but grateful.

They were angry and felt betrayed.

They reported her to the Emperor.

MULAN THE LEGEND FROM CHINA In a small village in China, there once lived a girl named Mulan. Mulan was a brave and strong-willed young woman who always sought adventure. One day, the Emperor of China issued a decree that one man from each family must join the army to defend the country from invading forces. Mulan’s father, who was old and frail, was the only man in their family. Mulan knew that he would not survive the war, so she decided to take his place. Disguised as a man, Mulan joined the army and quickly proved herself to be a courageous and skilled warrior. Mulan trained hard and fought bravely in many battles. Her intelligence and bravery earned her the respect of her fellow soldiers and commanders. Eventually, Mulan led her troops to victory, saving her country from the invaders. When the war was over, Mulan revealed her true identity to her comrades. They were astonished but grateful for her leadership and bravery. Mulan returned home to her family, who were overjoyed to see her safe. The Emperor heard of Mulan’s bravery and invited her to the palace. He offered her a high position in the army, but Mulan declined, choosing instead to return to her village and live a peaceful life with her family. What did Mulan choose to do after the war was over?

She chose to live a peaceful life with her family.

She accepted the high position in the army.

She travelled to another country.

She continued to fight in the army

Which part of the following sentence is a noun phrase? "The little girl with curly hair sang beautifully."

The little girl with curly hair

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tyranny

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Assumption, a guessing or prediction is the meaning of …

alliance

blasting

speculation

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leadership

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BAHASA INGGRIS TINGKAT LANJUT

Causing injury, especially affecting with sudden violence or ruin is the meaning of …

Assumption, a guessing or prediction is the meaning of …

Actions of leading a group is the meaning of …

Someone who is blamed for the wrong doings or fault of other is the meaning of …

A special right or advantage granted or given only to a particular person or group is the meaning of …

She is … a good singer.

I have … a wonderful memory when I was childhood.

What is the superlative of word “better”?

The comparative below is correct, EXCEPT…

The man … wears the black jacket is my elder brother.

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