The old story, living as a poor family in coastal areas. The father works beside the merchant ship to make ends meet. The family had a son named Malin Kundang. Malin Kundang is a diligent child he helps every mother's job to lighten the burden of parents. So her mother really likes Malin Kundang.
Until one day, the father went sailing. For years gone by, the joking mother is now working hard on her own to support herself and raise Malin.Seeing that, the young malin kundang felt very sorry. Wandering and coming home with lots of wealth for his mother. Until one day, there is a ship that is quite luxurious anchored. As usual, malin immediately ran to the ship with the shipping workers,
Receiving an outrageous treatment of his son, the kidding mother was very disappointed. The pain in his heart can not be trusted. Finally, he prayed to the Almighty.My God you are a very fair deity, and listen to every prayer from your servant.If true he is not my son Malin, then give him salvation and happiness. But if he really Malin kundang my son who has long gone, then I cursed him until it became a stone.