So, does that mean we should not enjoy the wondrous beauty of Malaysia’s forests for fear of spirits? The answer is probably no.

First of all, any trip has inherent risks. Take driving for instance – especially during festival seasons. As long as one adheres to safety procedures, whether it be obeying speed limits or saying one’s prayers before entering a jungle, all should be fine. Otherwise, as the saying goes, “If it’s your time, it’s your time”.

Secondly, there are reports of hauntings even in towns and cities. Certain hotels, schools, toilets, hospitals and road accident sites are common hot spots. Can we avoid all those places?

Darren Wong, for instance, has seen spectres right in the middle of Kuala Lumpur.

“Even at school I saw and heard strange things. Something doing weights in the gym or bathing in the toilet late in the night. And yet, there was no one to be seen.

“I’ve seen spirits on a see-saw opposite my house in Cheras and also on the road near the Sungai Besi Chinese cemetery.”

As for Loh Foh Seng, he has seen images of people jumping from the hotel at a certain hill resort.

“When they lose lots of money gambling, some have committed suicide. At the hotel, I’ve heard my room toilet being used even though no one is there.”

He has seen spectres at road accident sites too.

“It’s not like in the movies where the body is bloody and all. I see a normal person standing there. It you’re unlucky, it will play with you and make you sick.

“Or you may get killed hitting the road divider. Then the spirit can reincarnate into the next realm while you take its place. Basically it’s better not to drive so fast at night, especially at common accident spots.”

So drive carefully, and trek the jungles carefully. If you believe in spirits, they can probably get to you anywhere, anytime, not just in the jungles.
[Posted at: Don’t Fear The Forest]