Malaysian legends and myths: Lore and behold!


Saving stories: The Hikayat Fandom Folklore book series is an example of how targeted funding can help revitalise cultural heritage. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

ONCE upon a time, there was a princess whose kingdom was under siege by a neighbouring army.

The attack was not just about conquest – it was personal. The invading king had once proposed marriage to the princess, but she turned him down. Humiliated, he sought revenge, vowing to take her away as compensation for his wounded pride.

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