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Merantau The institution of temporary departure from the home village to seek livelihood and standing, in which return is part of the purpose of leaving. PracticeVigorous Sumatera Barat · 2 sources Minangkabau Merantau — Merantau — leaving the home village for a livelihood, with the expectation of return — is a social institution, not simply migration. It bears directly on matriliny: since men do not inherit ancestral property, departure PeopleVigorous Contested Sumatera Barat · 4 sources Malin Kundang The narrative — Malin Kundang, son of a poor widow, leaves to merantau aboard a trading vessel. He prospers, marries a woman of standing, and returns with a ship of his own. When his mother comes NarrativeVigorous Contested Sumatera Barat · 3 sources