This paper argues that although the stories may differ accordingly through the locality of the cultural adaptation, the on-going process of acculturation and assimilation which influences communitys perception, however, what remains relevant and binds these communities of the Malay Archipelago especially Malaysia and Indonesia are the social values. Within the context of trans-locality, this paper will discuss two popular folktales shared amongst the Malay Archipelago, mainly, Indonesian and Malaysia, Bawang Merah Bawang Putih (Shallots and Garlic) and story of the cursed son known as Si Tanggang in Malaysia or Malin Kundang in Indonesia by looking at i) the similarities and differences in the construction of these stories, ii) the body of shared moral values amongst the people of the Malay Archipelago transmitted through these folktales and iii) how these shared moral values have a positive impact on Malaysian children exposed to these stories. How pertinent are heritage folktales in transmitting cultural and social values of a nation to children? For centuries, childrens worldviews have been largely shaped by folklores that carry social values, beliefs and philosophies that are unique to the people and communities of a nation.
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