Jawaban:

1. Because his father has passed away

2. He usually go to the sea to catch fish

3. Malin Kundang saved the merchant from being raided by the small band of pirates so the merchant thanked him as that

4. He became a Wealthy merchant

5. The local people immediately spread the news of his arrival

6. She ran to the beach to meet her beloved son again

7. She was sad and angry because Malin Kundang denied to meet her

8. She cursed him that he would turn into a stone if he didn't apologize

9. A thunderstorm came, his huge ship was wrecked and he was thrown by the wave out of his ship, fell on a small island and suddenly turned into a stone

9. We must respect our parents and not hurt them