Once upon a time, in a small village on the coast of Sumatra, lived a poor widow and her only son, Malin Kundang. They lived a simple life, and although they were poor, Malin Kundang was a healthy and strong young boy. As he grew up, he dreamed of becoming rich and successful.
One day, Malin decided to leave his mother and seek his fortune. He boarded a merchant ship and sailed to faraway lands. After years of hard work, Malin became a wealthy and successful merchant. He married a beautiful woman from a rich family and gained much respect.
However, Malin Kundang forgot about his mother. One day, he returned to his home village with his wife on a grand ship. His mother, excited to see her son after so many years, ran to the shore to welcome him. But when Malin Kundang saw his old, poor mother, he was ashamed of her. He denied that she was his mother, saying that he had no relation to the poor woman.
Heartbroken and humiliated, his mother prayed to God, asking for justice. As Malin Kundang sailed away, a terrible storm arose. His ship was destroyed, and Malin was turned into stone as punishment for his cruelty. To this day, a rock shaped like a man can be seen on the coast, believed to be Malin Kundang.
Where did Malin Kundang and his mother live?