Written by Usup Abdul Kadir in 1775
Retold by Heidi Shamsudin & Illustrated by Evi Shelvia in 2020
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THE MALAY TALE OF THE PIG KING was originally written by a merchant from Semarang (now Indonesia) in 1775 as Hikayat Raja Babi. The story begins when a royal couple is cursed to have a child who resemble a pig.
Aside from his unusual appearance, The Pig King is a cheeky but brave, strong and kind-hearted person. He goes on several thrilling adventures in order to prove himself – and also to win the heart of his lady love. Will he succeed?
