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- ↑ Millie, J. (2004). Bidasari: Jewel of Malay Muslim Culture (pp. 1). The Netherlands: KITLV Press.
- ↑ Liaw, Yock Fang (1975). Sejarah Kesusastraan Melayu Klasik. Singapura: Pustaka Nasional.
- ↑ Millie, J. (2004). Bidasari: Jewel of Malay Muslim Culture(pp. 23). The Netherlands: KITLV Press.
- ↑ Millie, J. (2004). Bidasari: Jewel of Malay Muslim Culture(pp. 2 - 3). The Netherlands: KITLV Press.