A long time ago, in a small village near the beach of West Sumatra lived a woman and her son, MalinKundang. MalinKundang and his mother had to live hard because

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A long time ago, in a small village near the beach of West Sumatra lived a woman and her son, MalinKundang. MalinKundang and his mother had to live hard because his father had passed away when he was a baby. Malinkundang was a healthy, diligent and strong boy. He usually went to sea to catch fish. After getting fish he would bring it to his mother, or sold the caught fish in the town. One day, when MalinKundang was sailing, he saw a merchant’s ship being raided by a band of pirates. With his bravery, MalinKundang helped the merchant defeat the pirates. To thank him, the merchant allowed MalinKundang to sail with him. MalinKundang agreed in the hope to get better life.

Based on the text, why did the merchant thank to MalinKundang?

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Because Malin Kundang with his courage has saved the traders from the pirates.

Karena Malin Kundang dengan keberaniannya telah menyelamatkan para pedagang tersebut dari para bajak laut.

Thanks

With his bravery, Malinkundang helped the merchant defeat the pirates

Dg keberaniannya, malin kundang menolong pedangang itu melawan bajak laut