The Origins of "Adat Perpatih"

"Adat Perpatih" comes from the land of Minangkabau, Sumatera, that was founded by the leader in Minang named Sutan Balun that called Dato' Perpatih Nan Sebatang. This customs was the routine and the rule of life that has been fixed for the Minangkabau society that works as farmers. According to Lembaga Muzium Negeri Sembilan, "Adat Perpatih" has existed in Peninsular Malaysia since the 14th Century. It was inherited by Minangkabau. This customs approximately has existed for 3000-4000 years based on the customs similarity with the Polysenia, Microsenia and Melanesia that migrated and bring their customs along with them. For example, Palau peoples, one of the ethnic  that speaks Melayu-Polinesia still inherited all of their property to their daughter and has been protected by their sons, leader of "suku" and their king. In Malaysia, "Adat Perpatih" still exist and it is still praticed by the Melayu society in Negeri Sembilan and part of Melaka especially in Masjid Tanah. The majority of them comes from the generation of Melayu Minangkabau. There is a popular quote saying that "biar mati anak, jangan mati emak" and has been the belief by the Minangkabau.