LESSONS LEARNED

After the tragedy that happened to mahsuri, the villagers regretted for what they have done. The white blood that flew from Mahsuri’s body shows her innocence. The mistake that the villagers committed bring the bad effects towards Mahsuri and the entire island. Due to the curse that Mahsuri did, Langkawi Island became “padang jarak, padang terkukur” or “wasteland”. People that live in Langkawi was suffered for seven generations due to the tragedy. Based on the Legend of Mahsuri, the lessons that I got are, it is compulsory to do the proper investigation before spread the rumor and sentencing and the jealousy must be removed from our heart because its will bring the bad effects in return. Thank you for lending your time reading all the entries.

referrences:

http://www.theantdaily.com/Main/Time-the-curse-of-Mahsuri-is-put-to-rest-in-Langkawi
http://asianitinerary.com/langkawi-the-legend-of-mahsuri/

MIRACLE WATER FROM MAHSURI WELL

Mahsuri well

Mahsuri well is one of the attractions to the visitors when they come to Mahsuri Memorial Complex. Mahsuri well was located nearby the Mahsuri’s tomb. Some people believe that mahsuri well is the place for Mahsuri to take bath and wash clothes. There are also people believe that water from Mahsuri well can enhance the face radiance and beauty. After that, there are also some people believe that water from Mahsuri well has healing properties. Based on the story, the water from Mahsuri well is the secret of Mahsuri’s beauty. Next to Mahsuri well, there is a small stall that sell water from Mahsuri well that has been filtered and guaranteed clean and safe to drink and use. 

Referrence:
http://langkawi.malaysiatrekker.com/mahsuri_memorial_complex.htm

THE STORY BEHIND THE MAHSURI'S TOMB

Mahsuri Mausoleum

The public was first introduce to Langkawi by the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra al-Haj, who is the first prime minister of Malaysia. As a young district officer in Kedah, Tunku used to visit Langkawi and had wanted to visit Mahsuri’s grave to pay his respects. However, no one could tell him where it was. So, Tunku made up his mind to find it. He was not one to give up and so persevered until one day, he came across a grave hidden in some undergrowth. He was sure that it was Mahsuri’s although there was no marker indicating that fact or otherwise. Then, he approached a contractor to build a tomb for her. 

referrence:
http://www.malaysia-travel-guide.com/mahsuris-tomb.html

MAHSURI MEMORIAL COMPLEX

Mahsuri memorial complex in kampong mawat, ulu Melaka, attempts to recreate and celebrate the life and times of mahsuri. The place exhibits replicas of wooden houses that could have been in use during her days. The main house, built high on wooden stilts displays a small bedroom, an enclosed veranda with low windows and a Spartan kitchen. A group of women living around today’s kampong mawat would gather in the house during certain time of the week to perform traditional songs. Also built within the complex is the sprawling replica of the Balai Indera Makam Segar, which is the house in which datuk karma jaya, who ordered the execution, used to live. There are also Mahsuri’s tomb and Mahsuri well. Here is the best place to know and gain more informations regarding the legend of Mahsuri. Here I included a video that shows several areas around Mahsuri Memorial Complex.

Mahsuri's Home

Referrences:

http://www.langkawi-insight.com/langkawi_000079.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6UttFuhfo0

WHO IS WAN AISHAH?

Wan Aishah Wan Nawawi

The first seventh-generation descendant of Mahsuri is Sirintra Yayee, whose Muslim name is Wan Aishah. She was discovered as a child when the Kedah Historical Society confirmed her as the seventh-generation of descendant of Mahsuri. Coincidence or not, one of the siblings who are of the seventh-generation descendants, is a beautiful 27 year old woman(at 2016) named Wan Aishah Nawawi who bears a striking resemblance to Mahsuri as depicited in a portrait painted quite some time ago. The family has since returned to Phuket as they have not yet been able to make the all-important decision of becoming Malaysian citizens and resetting in Langkawi.

Referrences:

http://kedahkekl.blogspot.my/2012/06/tudiaa-lawanya-aishah-waris-keturunan.html
http://muzzalifahmustafa5b.blogspot.my/p/the-end-of-7-generations.html

THE UNBEARABLE PAINS

The situation during penalty

During the penalty, mahsuri was tied to a tree. She pleaded her innocence but no one was put trust on her, or rather, her enemies wanted her to die. When they stabbed her with a sacred “keris” or dagger, the villagers seeing white blood flowed out from her wound. Others maintain there was the sudden appearance of white mist that enveloped the spot where she was executed. This in the village belief, was a sign of her innocence. With her dying breath, Mahsuri laid a curse on langkawi that the island will be laid waste for the next seventh generations. This tragedy had opened the eyes of the villagers.

Referrences:
https://lunlaaangun.wordpress.com/2012/08/14/the-curse-7-lifetimes-legend-of-langkawi-malaysia/
http://munirahahyat.blogspot.my/

THE HIDDEN TRUTH OF THE CURSE

The curse

“For this act of injustice Langkawi shall not prosper for seven generations to come”. Mahsuri is best remembered for her curse on Langkawi which was uttered before she died. The execution of Mahsuri was on deed a tragedy of dramatic proportions and her curse? Myth legend or fantasy? History tells that within a few years of Mahsuri death, Langkawi was devastated by the Siamese and Datuk Kerma Jaya and his whole family were killed. Rice fields and Graneries were completely set on fire. Nowadays, grains that appear to be burned rice grains are still to be found at Padang Matsirat.

Referrences:
https://lunlaaangun.wordpress.com/2012/08/14/the-curse-7-lifetimes-legend-of-langkawi-malaysia/
http://www.studiomimosa.com/post/108640136779/mahsuri-8-x-12-oil-on-primed-paper

HERE BEGINS THE STORY

Mahsuri was married to Mat Deris who is a warrior. Due to the war, Mat Deris should leave Mahsuri alone and go to war. During Wan Darus absence, the story teller came to the village and befriended with Mahsuri. This is an opportunity to Mahura who is Mahsuri’s mother-in-law to accuse. Mahsuri was accused of committing adultery. This rumor had spread as fast as lightning to the villagers. Due to what had happened, as the penalty Mahsuri was being sentenced to death without any trial by Datuk Karma Jaya. Mahsuri tried to denied but it is unnacceptabled.

Referrences:

https://books.google.com.my/books?id=09FgUMSg6b0C&pg=PA122&lpg=PA122&dq=mahsuri+legend+deramang&source=bl&ots=dZRIr3L1HM&sig=l8ySlYf3TJqlapdqnjtV3ncTKSQ&hl=en&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=mahsuri%20legend%20deramang&f=false

http://hasnulyakin.blogspot.my/2011/03/mahsuri-another-lagend-another-tales.htm

UNPARALLELED BEAUTY OF LANGKAWI PRINCESS

Based on a famous legend in the 14th century, Langkawi had an unparalleled beautiful princess named Mahsuri. Mahsuri’s beauty made her became famous and well known in Langkawi Island and the nearby area. Her beauty also made her became the heartrob of the entire island. A lot of men wanted to marry Mahsuri. Due to her beauty, the chief of the village, Karma Jaya also wanted to marry her but his existing wife, Mahura did not give a permission to him. Finally Mahsuri fell in love and married with Wan Darus who is Karma Jaya’s brother. I found this story is interesting since it is related with each other. 

Referrence:

http://www.langkawi-insight.com/langkawi_000079.htm

THE LEGENDARY OF PRINCESS MAHSURI

A potret of Mahsuri

“Mahsuri”. I am sure that u guys familiar with this name and have heard the legend about Mahsuri before. The history about Mahsuri is one of the most famous histories in the world. The tragic, unique and sad story about Mahsuri leave a lot of question marks to the others. Many of the researchers are interested to conduct research on this matter to unlock all the question marks. There are millions of people visited Langkawi every year due to Mahsuri legend as the main attraction. By coming to Langkawi, we will know and learn more about the legendary of princess Mahsuri.
Referrence:http://ainurfah93.blogspot.my/2013/02/the-legendary-langkawi-island.html