Hi everyone! Today, I am going to tell you about legends in Malaysia. Legend is a story from ancient times about places or events that may or may not be true.

In Malaysia, they has legends like Hang Tuah, Cik Siti Wan Kembang, Lake Chini, Bujang Senang and more.

Once upon a time, the state of Kelantan was ruled by a female ruler. Her name was Cik Siti Wan Kembang. Her father passed away when she was only four years old. At the age of 30, she became the ruler of Kelantan. Cik Siti Wan Kembang is a legendary figure for her beauty, courage and wisdom.

She made sure the land under her control was always safe from enemies. She was respected as a warrior princess. She was brave to enter battles on a horseback with an army of female horse riders. Though admired many for her beauty, she never got married. Cik Siti Wan Kembang's favorite animal was the deer. She was presented with a deer which later became a symbol of the state emblem. At that time, the gold coins was stamped with the image of the deer too. According to the legend, Cik Siti Wan Kembang never died but disappeared into the mystical world. This is because no one has found her tomb till today. However, she will always be remembered for being the only female who ruled a state in Malaysia.

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Mahsuri was the daughter of a couple who moved from their native Phuket to the island of Langkawi in search of a better life. She was the most beautiful in all of Langkawi and married the warrior Wan Darus (or Wan Derus). As was required of him, her husband had to go to war with the attacking Siamese, leaving Mahsuri behind to fend for herself. It was during this time that Mahsuri befriended a young traveller named Deraman. The village chief's wife Wan Mahura was  jealous of Mahsuri's beauty. She spread a rumour that Mahsuri

was unfaithful and was having an affair with Deraman in the absence of Wan Dayus. Eventually the rumours grew strong enough that the villagers openly accused her of adultery. Mahsuri pleaded her innocence, but no one believed her.Mahsuri was to be tied to a tree (or pole) and stabbed to death but it didn't work. After every execution attempt failed, Mahsuri told them to kill her with her family's 'keris'. When she was stabbed, white blood flowed from the wound, signifying her innocence.

 Some birds flew above her to cover her body. With her dying breath, Mahsuri cursed Langkawi to have seven generations of bad luck. The kingdom was soon taken over by Siam. The villagers at Padang Mat Sirat burned

their own paddy fields rather than let them fall into the hands of the Siamese.

pls: Scientist said maybe the white blood is her milk because she just give birth.

Now, you can visit her tomb at Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.

HANG TUAH