The Tales of Sang Kancil Final

Malaysian Folklore Series



Malaysian Folklore Series

The Malaysian Folklore Series is a collection of Malaysian stories and legends from across the nation.
This series is filled with traditional fables on iconic Malaysian landmarks and cultures.
Any resemblance to persons living or dead is entirely coincidental and unintentional.
2021 Meraki Press Edition.
Copyright © 2021 by Sharmin Idalis.
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Published in Malaysia by Meraki Press Publishing.
Illustrations were done by Sharmin Idalis.
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Book design by Sharmin Idalis.

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Content

SANG KANCIL AND THE CROCODILES......... 1-15
SANG KANCIL AND THE SCARECROWS....... 16-31
SANG KANCIL AND THE TIGER...................... 32-47
SANG KANCIL AND THE ELEPHANT............. 48-63
SANG KANCIL AND THE FARMER................. 64-79
SANG KANCIL AND THE SNAIL..................... 80-95

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

One lovely day, Sang Kancil was out on a walk.
The mouse deer was enjoying the fresh juggle air

and stretching his legs.

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

After some time passed, Sang Kancil happened
upon a river that he needs to cross.

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

To his dismay, the river is with infested
hungry crocodiles.

These crocodiles are eager to eat him.

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

“Oh, you little morsel over there.
Come closer and let us have a bite,”

sneered a crocodile.
The others chuckled menacingly along.

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

Sang Kancil takes a moment to brush his fear off.
He racks his brain for a way out of this trouble.

Sang Kancil looked around and thought to himself,
“I wouldn’t want to be eaten on such a lovely day.
Now, I know these crocodiles are not the brightest
bunch in this jungle. I might be small but I can trick

these silly bunch of big, wet lizards.”

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

Soon he has an idea,
the deer stands proudly and he tells the crocs,

“You cannot eat me
unless you make a row!”

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

The crocodiles are taken aback by the odd
condition and the simple fact that the deer

replied instead of running off.

The same crocodile questions back,

“And why must we do that?”

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

Sang Kancil bends closer towards the river so he
seems unafraid of the crocodiles in the water.
He answers the crocodiles calmly,

“Our mighty King Sulaiman is planning on having a
party and he has tasked me to count all the animals

in the jungle!”

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

Believing what he said, the crocodiles exclaimed
amongst themselves,

“A party! With the king no less!”

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

The crocodiles very quickly and happily
formed a row between the two sides of the
river, just as Sang Kancil expected to happen.

Sang Kancil then quickly hops from
one crocodile to another until he
reaches the other side of the river.

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

Landing safely on the other side of the river,
Sang Kancil smiles.

“Silly crocodiles, they absolutely fell for it,”
he thought to himself.

He turns to the crocodiles and bids them
farewell, “I am sure the king will look
forward to seeing you all at the party.”

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

“So long!” said one crocodile.
“See you at the party, deer” said another.
They chatter among themselves, oblivious

that they have simply helped the little
mousedeer cross the river.

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Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles

Sang Kancil happily prances off, glad that
he can continue his lovely walk.

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