Let the child dies, but let not the custom perish
The Malay proverb says 'Let the child dies, but let not the custom perish' which in Malay 'biar mati anak, jangan mati adat'.
It reflects a fanatical hold on customary laws and practices.
However, from the logical point of view, if the child dies, then the custom dies along with it.
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