Mahsuri binti Pandak Mayah was a young woman who lived in Pulau Langkawi, an island in northwestern Kedah, Malaysia, during the late 18th century. According to folklore, she was accused of adultery and executed by stabbing. Her tomb, Makam Mahsuri, has become a tourist attraction on the island.

Sep 26, 2021 · The best-known legend of Langkawi is of a Malay woman, Mahsuri Binti Pandak Maya, who lived in Langkawi between 1762 and 1800. The story goes that Mahsuri, the daughter of Pandak Mayah and Cik Alang, grew up to be a beautiful young woman of marrying age. Mahsuri is also called Puteri Mahsuri and nicknamed Puteri Langkawi.

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One of these, and probably the most famous one, is the legend of Mahsuri, a young princess who lived in Langkawi during the 17th century. A tale that has existed since ancient times, a story passed from generation to generation about a curse that was written even before this wonderful island was part of Malaysia.

Oct 30, 2019 · When I first visited Makam Mahsuri (Mahsuri’s Tomb) and heard the legend of Langkawi’s famous Mahsuri, I had of course taken that story with a big grain of salt. The colorful tale of a beautiful maiden falsely accused of adultery is sentenced to death.

Mar 3, 2025 · On Langkawi Island there is a very beautiful and sad legend about the beautiful girl Mahsuri (Mahsuri). This story took place in the 19th century, and the locals believe that Mahsuri was a real person, and there are even descendants of her family.

While there is a legend perhaps for virtually every tourist attractions in Langkawi, Mashuri's Tomb (also known as Makam Mahsuri) is one of the very few that does have deep connection with the historical roots of the island and believed to be true by all locals.

Mahsuri binti Pandak Mayah merupakan seorang gadis kelahiran Pulau Langkawi. Beliau dilahirkan oleh pasangan Pandak Mayah dan Endah Alang pada awal kurun ke-18 Masihi di Kampung Mawar, Mukim Ulu Melaka, Langkawi.

The best known legend of Langkawi is of Mahsuri, a pretty maiden who lived in Langkawi between 1762 and 1800. The story goes that Mahsuri , the daughter of Pandak Mayah and Cik Alang, grew up to be a beautiful young woman of marrying age.

Langkawi island’s iconic legend of Mahsuri, a woman unjustly killed by the false charge of adultery, is known to many. The curse she laid on the island as she bled while professing her innocence, is said to have cast bad luck to last through 7 generations.