I’m sure we all know of quite a few buildings and locations in KL that are reportedly haunted by mystical beings and demonic entities. Many urban legends has sprung up from these places, with numerous people claiming to have witnessed unusual activity, experienced hair-raising incidents, or even possessed by spirits themselves. If you’re a thrill-seeker looking for somewhere creepy to explore, or if you’re a scaredy-cat (like myself) who’ll be happy to simply sit behind our computer screens and read about these stories, here’s a list of the reputedly most haunted places in Kuala Lumpur:
Mimaland, Gombak
Mimaland was a water theme park opened way back in 1975, in Gombak, Selangor. It proved quite popular among the locals at the time, with many heading there for family time and school trips. However, a deadly accident in the 1990s left a Singaporean visitor dead, and a later series of unfortunate events (including a landslide) left no choice but the closure of the amusement park. The prehistoric-themed park is now closed off to the public, but still currently exists, albeit covered in graffiti and overrun by nature. It’s said to have quite an ominous atmosphere, with its too-quiet surroundings and intense darkness at night. Not to mention the towering statues of dinosaurs and wild animals still there among the overgrowth! Now, the place is a magnet for amateur ghost hunters wanting to seek out some paranormal activity. After all, what sounds cooler than a haunted abandoned amusement park?
Bukit Tunku
This neighbourhood is now home to the affluent and wealthy members of our society, but Bukit Tunku has built up a reputation for housing ghostly spirits that scare away visitors. Motorcyclists mysteriously disappearing in the dark, pontianak roaming about the place, and creepy noises heard in the night are just some of the stories circulating about Bukit Tunku. An abandoned colonial mansion in the area is the star attraction for ghost hunters, because of the alleged suicide of one of its residents (who is supposed to still be haunting the building until today). People have reported sudden drops in temperature, mysterious whiffs of fragrant perfume, and bright orbs floating about the place. Try not to get too frightened if you decide to explore the grounds!
Abandoned bungalow on Jalan Turi, Bangsar
This place actually has a grain of truth to its sinister reputation. According to real police reports, in 1992 a security guard who was hired by the family living there went berserk and chopped up the two American children and their maid who were residents of the house at the time. Their bodies were then dumped into a septic tank behind the house, and people claim that their souls are still roaming the building. Many have said that they’ve seen ghostly apparitions of children hanging about the compound, sometimes even waving at passersby. Upon entering the household, mementos from the 80s can still be found littered on the floor, like newspapers, children’s exercise books, postcards, and letters. Quite a surreal place, but unfortunately it has now been demolished. I’m sure the scary stories will live on though!
Victoria Institution, Jalan Hang Tuah
Seeing as Victoria Institution (a.k.a. VI) is one of the oldest schools in Malaysia, there will no doubt be an extensive list of paranormal incidents occurring within its grounds. Added to the fact that the school was apparently used during the Japanese occupation as a military base (and many stories of underground torture chambers and deaths occurring on campus), countless students have come forward with spooky tales of ghostly apparitions, sounds of marching soldiers, and spiritual possessions galore. There is also the infamous story of the boy who lost consciousness and found himself atop the school’s water tank, saying that all he remembered beforehand was approaching a lone girl wandering the campus and wanting to help her. If you don’t believe these stories, I’m sure most of the student population will be happy to rebuke you with their own experiences.
Highland Towers, Bukit Antarabangsa
Who hasn’t heard about the infamous Highland Towers? The unfortunate apartment buildings experienced a horrible tragedy back in 1993, when one of the residential blocks collapsed due to a landslide, killing 48 people within. Of course, with that many people falling victim to the disaster, it’s no wonder that many are claiming that the area is extremely haunted, with sounds of crying, wailing, and screaming being heard in the compound. Some have also claimed to have been possessed by spirits while ghost-hunting, and to have seen creepy figures lurking around at night. The remaining two apartment blocks were immediately abandoned after the tragedy, but they still stand in ruin today, mostly inhabited by criminals and drug addicts. Check them out if you dare, but make sure to bring some friends with you!
Poliklinik Cheras
Also known as Lady Templer Hospital back in the day, this hospital was allegedly abandoned for no apparent reason in the 80s, and is said to be infested with the souls of those who were suffering and had died within its walls. Thrill-seekers have claimed that they’ve witnessed spooky figures of patients wandering the hallways, though of course there isn’t any concrete proof of the hospital’s haunting. The ghosts are apparently hostile towards guests! On a less drastic note, most people who step into its doors report immediate feelings of fear, goose bumps rising on their skin, and a chill through the air. Though the building has since been demolished and rebuilt as a new hospital, it still sounds quite creepy to me!
Karak Highway
This highway has seen it’s fair share of deadly accidents over the past few decades, and I’m sure all of us have heard of at least one horror story of ghosts wandering its tarmac before. The 1990 road catastrophe that led to 17 people losing their lives on the highway has only fed the flames of supernatural rumors floating around about the place. The notorious yellow Volkswagen that will appear ahead of you on the road is a well-known story (obviously there is no driver in the front seat), as well as the little boy with bloody eyes asking for his mother. Apparently, these ghostly incidents have died down over recent years, and some have said that the ghosts have probably moved on. Still, if you’re curious enough to check it out, you’re welcome to!
Hauntu Experience
While this might not be a true-life paranormal experience in itself, it would still likely send chills up your spine. A 3-part series of spooks, Hauntu is an immersive theatrical haunted house experience consisting of real life actors in the setting of a creepy fictional hotel called the Colle Eastern Hotel. What’s interesting about this experience is that guests get to play certain roles and interact with the actors in order to somewhat “solve” the mystery and make it out of the maze-like game alive. Comprising of several episodes in total, the experience will journey through different eras of the hotel—from when it’s fully functioning to when it’s completely derelict and obsolete.
Find out more about Hauntu here.
Bonus: Amber Court, Genting Highlands
Ok so this one isn’t in KL, but it’s legendary so we had to include it in this list.
This used to be a popular accommodation for visitors to Genting Highlands, but now that its gotten its reputation as one of the most haunted places in Malaysia, I’m sure most people would stay far, far away. The tall, rundown building has stemmed countless supernatural stories of ghosts howling in the night, torrential winds in enclosed spaces, banging, knocking, humming, screaming, footsteps, appearance of sinister apparitions and spirits, and more. Amber Court isn’t the only haunted place in Genting Highlands though, as many report other accommodations like Ria Apartment, First World Hotel, and Genting Highlands Resort to be extremely haunted, due to numerous deaths and suicides that have occurred there. It all sounds too real to not believe, and seeing as so many people have reported creepy incidents in the area, perhaps it’s best to just stay away from all that bad energy.
Would you dare to visit these places and hunt for some supernatural entities? I sure wouldn’t. Let us know if you’ve encountered and paranormal beings in these places before!
Feature Image Credit: The Malay Mail
