Inculcating the Value of Character Education through Malay Tales at Early Childhood in Kindergarten Institution

Fairy tale is one of the local wisdom of society that
can be used as media of character education values of character
in children since early age. Important character education is
instilled from an early age because in this, golden period is the
most effective time in providing knowledge and understanding as
well as the inculcation of character education. The purpose of
this study is to examine the values of character education in fairy
tales that can be embedded in early childhood in kindergarten
education institutions. This research uses a qualitative method.
Data collection techniques in this study are literature studies and
in-depth interviews with Malay cultural figures. From the
research, results obtained data that the tale of Malay titled
Princess at Pucuk Kelumpang has character education values
that include leadership and responsibility, patience, loyalty, and
honesty. The values of character education are derived from local
cultural knowledge and values that are delivered orally through
storytelling. Thus, in addition to gaining knowledge and
understanding of the virtues that come from the local culture,
children can also recognize and preserve their culture.