Autonomy in the Making
Tuesday, November 20, 2001
AWest Sumatra legend tells of Malin Kudang, a son who rejects his filial ties. Returning to his village one day with his beautiful wife, Malin, who made it from rags to riches, arrogantly disclaimed any link to his disheveled mother and impoverished past. Offended to all extremes the miserable mum beseeched the heavens for justification. Malin Kundang, his wife, his yacht as well as all their worldly possessions eventually turned to stone. What r
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