Malin Kundang Myth in Perantau Yang Terkutuk Play

ABSTRACT: Perantau yang terkutuk (The cursed wanderer) is one of the plays in Alam Takambang Jadi
Batu (Perantau yang terkutuk) by Mahatma Muhammad, who is not only the scriptwriter but also the director.
This theatre performance originated from various literatures of Malin Kundang, both classic Kaba (story) and
later texts written by various authors inspired by the myth. After reading those texts, Mahatma Muhammad tried
to create a parody, both in the format and content. Besides exploring oral literature, he also applied the forms of
Randai, Tupai Janjang, and Indanginto it. The idea of Perantau yang terkutuk trilogy play is an effort to offer to
the reality of the current society that does not uphold moral values and custom norms anymore.