The Legend of Mahsuri

The Legend of Mahsuri is a traditional Malay story from Langkawi, Malaysia. Mahsuri was a beautiful woman falsely accused of adultery, leading to her unjust execution. As her punishment, she cursed the island with seven generations of bad luck, which is believed to have caused drought and hardship. However, after her death, the curse was lifted when her innocence was proven. Mahsuri's story symbolizes purity, virtue, and the importance of justice, and her memory is honored through cultural festivals and her shrine on Langkawi.