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White is good because you can easily spot any unusual vaginal discharge.....ya ?
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The creepiest haunted places in Singapore
Gather the gang and head out to these creepy haunts for some paranormal activity spotting. By Ben Lim
By Delfina Utomo Posted: Monday June 22 2020
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In a land-scarce city that hardly sleeps, even the dead can’t always find a proper resting place. We wander across the island in search of the most haunted places. Take note, while some are free and easy for you to explore, some of these spots are located on state land or private property so we wouldn't recommend checking it out – lest you get caught by something scarier than the ghouls: law enforcement. Happy hantu-hunting – and remember to wear a mask while you're at it.
RECOMMENDED: 10 local myths and superstitions that every Singaporean should know
Photo: Dickson Phua/Fickr
1. Old Tampines Road
Haunted by Pontianaks (yup, more than one apparently!), the vengeful spirits of women who have died during their pregnancy or childbirth that continue to linger in the area.
The story behind it While there is no official recorded history – as with most ghost stories – many riders and cyclists have said to feel 'extra weight' when passing through the long and quiet stretch late at night. On top of that, there is always a sweet, floral scent lingering in the air during these incidents.
Accessibility The road has been upgraded and a lot of the spooky trees have been cut down but you can cruise through at 2am if you dare.
Photograph: Wikimedia
2. Matilda House
Haunted by No one actually knows! There were rumours that there was a lady with long hair in the trees in the surrounding area and that some workers actually died while working at Matilda House.
The story behind it Matilda House was built in 1902 by Irish lawyer Alexander Cashin for his wife – and was named after his mother. The house stayed in the Cashin family for a while until it was left abandoned before the government acquired it. Legend has it that the house 'refused' to be demolished with stories saying unexplained forces would always get in the way of tearing down the house or any major renovations.
Accessibility In the end, Matilda House was incorporated as the clubhouse of a private condominium in Punggol. We haven't heard any spooky stories... yet.
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Photo: RIchard Lee/Flickr
3. Every Singapore school
Haunted by Spirits of girls who committed suicide in toilets, shadowy figures (especially in the Design and Technology block), Pontianaks with a penchant for education.
The story behind it There really is no science behind it but every school in Singapore seems to have its own spooky stories. Just ask your friends about their own school horror stories and you'll notice there will be some parallels.
Accessibility You won't walk into someone else's workplace so don't be dropping by other people's schools.
4. National Museum of Singapore
Things to do City Hall
Haunted by The wandering spirit of former museum director, British doctor and naturalist Carl Alexander Gibson-Hill whose death was regarded as suicide.
The story behind it We don't know the exact tale but many have claimed to have seen and felt unnatural forces at the notorious Victorian-style spiral staircase which has a reputation for being the most haunted spot in the century-old museum.
Accessibility Visit the museum all you want but the staircase are closed off to visitors. We wonder why.
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Book online
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Photograph: Allan Jarina
5. Bedok Reservoir
Things to do
Haunted by The restless souls that took their lives at this infamous reservoir.
The story behind it Considered a suicide destination, Bedok Reservoir has met six suicides between 2011 to 2012 where the sixth body was found on the morning of an inter-religious blessing ceremony. The blessing ceremony was organised to rid the evil that surrounds the area.
Accessibility Still a popular jogging spot, with a bunch of suicides to its name.
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Photo: Shahril Azlan/Kubur Kassim @ Siglap
6. Kubur Kassim
Haunted by The 'Orang Bunian' – a supernatural human-like creature from Malay folklore. It's also said that a Pontianak resides here and was the inspiration behind the Malay classic film Pontianak.
The story behind it If the name doesn't strike you as uncanny, get this: 'Siglap' literally means 'the dark one'. Aptly named after an incident that involves a solar eclipse in 1821, the quaint neighbourhood has a dark, creepy past and is home to Kubur Kassim, a 90-year old Malay cemetery. And if you look hard enough, you'll be able to spot grave plots dedicated to the 'Orang Bunian'.
Accessibility We recommend sticking to visiting hours.
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Photograph: Shutterstock
7. Sentosa Island
Things to do Sentosa
Haunted by The ghostly soldiers that are seen at quieter spots on the island.
The story behind it Sentosa was formerly known as Pulau Belakang Mati which translates to 'Back Island of Death'. Many executions took places on the island's pristine beaches during World War II when Singapore was under the Japanese Occupation which explains the sightings.
Accessibility It's the State of Fun, how can we resist.
Read more
Photograph: sunriseOdyssey/Flickr
8. Woodneuk House
Haunted by Creepy sightings that include random shadows, spirits, poltergeists and even phantom scents.
The story behind it Previously known as Istana Woodneuk, this now-abandoned house is located in the deep woods of the Holland Road and Tyersall Road area. It was once occupied by a Sultan of Johor, but now remains empty and covered in vegetation and decay. What's creepier is the fact that the spot is not charted on the map of Singapore and is, therefore, out of bounds. Unless you've got stellar hunting skills, of course.
Accessibility Don't do it, the house is state property and you can (and will!) be caught for trespassing.
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9. Old Changi Hospital
Haunted by The restless souls of those who were tortured to death or executed by the Japanese during World War II, as well as a security guard who used to work there.
The story behind it Used by the Kempeitai (Japanese military police) to hold more than 50,000 Allied prisoners-of-war and as a torture chamber during the Japanese Occupation, it was vacated in 1997, four decades after it was first built, when the new Changi General Hospital was opened. The abandoned building still stands and occasional ghost tours are held there, which has added to its reputation of being one of the spookiest places in Singapore.
Accessibility Don't get caught for trespassing! But you can still observe from afar or from Raintr33 Hotel (which used to be part of the hospital).
10. Amber Beacon at East Coast Park
Haunted by The restless spirit of a young woman who was supposedly raped and murdered there still lingers on the steps of the spiral staircase.
The story behind it A local couple was stabbed by two unknown assailants while chatting on the steps of the tower in 1992. The woman, then only 21, died before the police arrived, although there was no evidence to suggest that she was raped. The murder remains unsolved to this day.
Accessibility The tower is still there if you want to check it out
The creepiest haunted places in Singapore
Gather the gang and head out to these creepy haunts for some paranormal activity spotting. By Ben Lim
By Delfina Utomo Posted: Monday June 22 2020
ShareTweet
ADVERTISING
In a land-scarce city that hardly sleeps, even the dead can’t always find a proper resting place. We wander across the island in search of the most haunted places. Take note, while some are free and easy for you to explore, some of these spots are located on state land or private property so we wouldn't recommend checking it out – lest you get caught by something scarier than the ghouls: law enforcement. Happy hantu-hunting – and remember to wear a mask while you're at it.
RECOMMENDED: 10 local myths and superstitions that every Singaporean should know
Photo: Dickson Phua/Fickr
1. Old Tampines Road
Haunted by Pontianaks (yup, more than one apparently!), the vengeful spirits of women who have died during their pregnancy or childbirth that continue to linger in the area.
The story behind it While there is no official recorded history – as with most ghost stories – many riders and cyclists have said to feel 'extra weight' when passing through the long and quiet stretch late at night. On top of that, there is always a sweet, floral scent lingering in the air during these incidents.
Accessibility The road has been upgraded and a lot of the spooky trees have been cut down but you can cruise through at 2am if you dare.
Photograph: Wikimedia
2. Matilda House
Haunted by No one actually knows! There were rumours that there was a lady with long hair in the trees in the surrounding area and that some workers actually died while working at Matilda House.
The story behind it Matilda House was built in 1902 by Irish lawyer Alexander Cashin for his wife – and was named after his mother. The house stayed in the Cashin family for a while until it was left abandoned before the government acquired it. Legend has it that the house 'refused' to be demolished with stories saying unexplained forces would always get in the way of tearing down the house or any major renovations.
Accessibility In the end, Matilda House was incorporated as the clubhouse of a private condominium in Punggol. We haven't heard any spooky stories... yet.
ADVERTISING
Photo: RIchard Lee/Flickr
3. Every Singapore school
Haunted by Spirits of girls who committed suicide in toilets, shadowy figures (especially in the Design and Technology block), Pontianaks with a penchant for education.
The story behind it There really is no science behind it but every school in Singapore seems to have its own spooky stories. Just ask your friends about their own school horror stories and you'll notice there will be some parallels.
Accessibility You won't walk into someone else's workplace so don't be dropping by other people's schools.
4. National Museum of Singapore
Things to do City Hall
Haunted by The wandering spirit of former museum director, British doctor and naturalist Carl Alexander Gibson-Hill whose death was regarded as suicide.
The story behind it We don't know the exact tale but many have claimed to have seen and felt unnatural forces at the notorious Victorian-style spiral staircase which has a reputation for being the most haunted spot in the century-old museum.
Accessibility Visit the museum all you want but the staircase are closed off to visitors. We wonder why.
Read more
Book online
ADVERTISING
Photograph: Allan Jarina
5. Bedok Reservoir
Things to do
Haunted by The restless souls that took their lives at this infamous reservoir.
The story behind it Considered a suicide destination, Bedok Reservoir has met six suicides between 2011 to 2012 where the sixth body was found on the morning of an inter-religious blessing ceremony. The blessing ceremony was organised to rid the evil that surrounds the area.
Accessibility Still a popular jogging spot, with a bunch of suicides to its name.
Read more
Photo: Shahril Azlan/Kubur Kassim @ Siglap
6. Kubur Kassim
Haunted by The 'Orang Bunian' – a supernatural human-like creature from Malay folklore. It's also said that a Pontianak resides here and was the inspiration behind the Malay classic film Pontianak.
The story behind it If the name doesn't strike you as uncanny, get this: 'Siglap' literally means 'the dark one'. Aptly named after an incident that involves a solar eclipse in 1821, the quaint neighbourhood has a dark, creepy past and is home to Kubur Kassim, a 90-year old Malay cemetery. And if you look hard enough, you'll be able to spot grave plots dedicated to the 'Orang Bunian'.
Accessibility We recommend sticking to visiting hours.
ADVERTISING
Photograph: Shutterstock
7. Sentosa Island
Things to do Sentosa
Haunted by The ghostly soldiers that are seen at quieter spots on the island.
The story behind it Sentosa was formerly known as Pulau Belakang Mati which translates to 'Back Island of Death'. Many executions took places on the island's pristine beaches during World War II when Singapore was under the Japanese Occupation which explains the sightings.
Accessibility It's the State of Fun, how can we resist.
Read more
Photograph: sunriseOdyssey/Flickr
8. Woodneuk House
Haunted by Creepy sightings that include random shadows, spirits, poltergeists and even phantom scents.
The story behind it Previously known as Istana Woodneuk, this now-abandoned house is located in the deep woods of the Holland Road and Tyersall Road area. It was once occupied by a Sultan of Johor, but now remains empty and covered in vegetation and decay. What's creepier is the fact that the spot is not charted on the map of Singapore and is, therefore, out of bounds. Unless you've got stellar hunting skills, of course.
Accessibility Don't do it, the house is state property and you can (and will!) be caught for trespassing.
ADVERTISING
9. Old Changi Hospital
Haunted by The restless souls of those who were tortured to death or executed by the Japanese during World War II, as well as a security guard who used to work there.
The story behind it Used by the Kempeitai (Japanese military police) to hold more than 50,000 Allied prisoners-of-war and as a torture chamber during the Japanese Occupation, it was vacated in 1997, four decades after it was first built, when the new Changi General Hospital was opened. The abandoned building still stands and occasional ghost tours are held there, which has added to its reputation of being one of the spookiest places in Singapore.
Accessibility Don't get caught for trespassing! But you can still observe from afar or from Raintr33 Hotel (which used to be part of the hospital).
10. Amber Beacon at East Coast Park
Haunted by The restless spirit of a young woman who was supposedly raped and murdered there still lingers on the steps of the spiral staircase.
The story behind it A local couple was stabbed by two unknown assailants while chatting on the steps of the tower in 1992. The woman, then only 21, died before the police arrived, although there was no evidence to suggest that she was raped. The murder remains unsolved to this day.
Accessibility The tower is still there if you want to check it out
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correct. i saw mine during the day as well. I have a theory but no way to prove it. Short story is that I'm ok with the whole thing, but it's a serious shock to suddenly see one out of nowhere.
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ah... sorry didn't know that. my knowledge of ghosts only limited to vague broad classification. All hantu!
Photo: Shahril Azlan/Kubur Kassim @ Siglap
6. Kubur Kassim
Haunted by The 'Orang Bunian' – a supernatural human-like creature from Malay folklore. It's also said that a Pontianak resides here and was the inspiration behind the Malay classic film Pontianak.
The story behind it If the name doesn't strike you as uncanny, get this: 'Siglap' literally means 'the dark one'. Aptly named after an incident that involves a solar eclipse in 1821, the quaint neighbourhood has a dark, creepy past and is home to Kubur Kassim, a 90-year old Malay cemetery. And if you look hard enough, you'll be able to spot grave plots dedicated to the 'Orang Bunian'.
Yes. This one confirmed keras. The cemetery actually quite small. But dont underestimate its size.
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Because Siglap Rd is not creepy, many will just drive pass without realising there is a malay cementry there. And there are many houses surrounded it.
Did u watch clip from GFS team by Noel Boyd. This cemetery may not creepy. But u go after nightfall. Preferably after 1am. Preferably alone. I can assure u wont be disappointed.
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