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Book Malay Ghosts

Download or read book Malay Ghosts written by Pugalenthi Sr and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book True Malay Ghost Stories  1

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  • Author : Rahim Ngarsi
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2015-03-23
  • ISBN : 9781508981206
  • Pages : 168 pages

Download or read book True Malay Ghost Stories 1 written by Rahim Ngarsi and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-03-23 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In True Malay Ghost Stories, Rahim Abdul explores the Asian folklore of ghosts, spirits and genies through a collection of short stories, set specifically in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. In these areas, unlike India, China, and the West where traditional ghost stories were written down long ago, tales of ghost, possession, and black magic are handed down by word of mouth. The supernatural still features strongly in the culture and Abdul brings together first-hand experiences, stories handed down by family and from local tradition, of entities such as the 'Breast Ghost' which abducts unguarded children in its monstrous, stinking cleavage, the mischievous thieving 'Toyol', or the stifling female 'Pontianak' whose presence is first indicated by a strong scent of fragrant frangipani before turning foul and rotten. Through vivid and widely varied tales, Abdul portrays a world where the supernatural is ever present, ready to trap the unwary or disrespectful. While some stories feature recognised universal demons, others tell of incidents in specific locations - Singapore's Mount Pleasant Road, Changi Hospital, local cemeteries or Seletar Base Camp - recording chilling encounters with ghostly taxi passengers, an invisible motorcycle pillion luring the rider into danger, or a phantom security guard outside a ten-storey window.Abdul is quick to own that these twenty-four stories may be a real spirit encounters or not - it's for the reader to decide - they should not be taken seriously but be read as entertainment. What is certain is that the mind can play tricks in the scary 'haunted' realm of midnight graveyards and abandoned sites where evil deeds have been done.

Book A Mosque in the Jungle

Download or read book A Mosque in the Jungle written by Othman Wok and published by Epigram Books. This book was released on 2021 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Years before his political career took off, Othman Wok pioneered the writing of ghost stories and horror fiction in Singapore and Malaysia. Othman Wok left an indelible mark on Singaporean politics and society: signing the Independence of Singapore Agreement 1965, overseeing the construction of Singapore’s first large-scale sporting arena, working to advance the quality of social welfare services, developing the Mosque Building Fund, and being (in the words of PM Lee Hsien Loong) “steadfast and unwavering in believing in a multiracial, multi-religious, meritocratic Singapore”, among many other accomplishments. In addition, he pioneered the writing of ghost stories and horror fiction in Malay while working as a young reporter for Utusan Melayu and Mustika magazine between 1952 and 1956. These stories were fantastically popular, making him a household name in the Malay-speaking world, years before his political career took off. In fact, these tales may have been the first examples of horror fiction in either Singapore or Malaysia, in any language. A Mosque in the Jungle assembles two dozen of the best stories from his three fiction collections in English: Malayan Horror (1991), The Disused Well (1995) and Unseen Occupants (2006). Curated by award-winning poet and fictionist Ng Yi-Sheng, this book provides an entry point into Othman’s fiction, and a window into the work of a “literary genius” (Farouk A. Peru, Malay Mail Online)

Book Malay Magic

Download or read book Malay Magic written by Walter William Skeat and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Malay Magic

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  • Author : Walter William Skeat
  • Publisher : Good Press
  • Release : 2023-10-12
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 1572 pages

Download or read book Malay Magic written by Walter William Skeat and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 1572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Malay Magic: The Folklore and Popular Religion of the Malay Peninsula," Walter William Skeat immerses readers in the mystical world of Malay folklore and popular religion. Skeat's meticulous research and storytelling talent bring to life the enchanting traditions and beliefs of the Malay Peninsula. The book is a treasure trove of cultural insights, making it a fascinating read for those interested in ethnography and the supernatural.

Book Research on the Early Malay Doctors 1900 1957 Malaya and Singapore

Download or read book Research on the Early Malay Doctors 1900 1957 Malaya and Singapore written by Faridah Abdul Rashid and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains 'how to do' research on the early Malay doctors. a detailed account of the meaning of the word 'Malay' is given, in due recognition of the high status accorded to Malay Civilization in the Malay annals and Chinese chronicles. Forty-three early Malay doctors were traced over nine years in Malaya and Singapore. the techniques deployed to trace them are explained. the sources of their biographies are described, which include interviews, narratives, family accounts, newspapers, publications, and contacting their former institutions, friends and associations. Only a brief one-page biography for each doctor is included in this book. There are 30 appendices that contain tabulated information about these doctors, information about the early schools, medical institutions and hospitals at the time. This book is a resource guide on the early Malay doctors based on present research findings. More research efforts need to be channeled to find the remaining 12 early Malay doctors.

Book Wandering Ghosts

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  • Author : Tao Wong
  • Publisher : Starlit Publishing
  • Release : 2022
  • ISBN : 177855072X
  • Pages : 29 pages

Download or read book Wandering Ghosts written by Tao Wong and published by Starlit Publishing. This book was released on 2022 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Remember this. One offering, at the beginning of the month, to appease the ghosts that have left the hells. One more offering, at the end of the month." At the end of ghost month, offerings are made for the wandering ghosts released from hell. Accompanying his grandfather, Song and his brother encounter another visitor and trade ghost stories. Sometimes, though, the ghosts aren't just in stories. A short ghost story penned by Tao Wong. Keywords: ghosts, Malaysia, ghost stories, spooky month

Book Malaysian Ghost Stories

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  • Author : Lansell Taudevin
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2010-02-02
  • ISBN : 9781450502337
  • Pages : 172 pages

Download or read book Malaysian Ghost Stories written by Lansell Taudevin and published by . This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malaysia is a country riddled with folklore of ghosts: hantu, pontianak, tigbanua, djinn and so on. There are hundreds. This books takes a light hearted look at some of the ghost stories that are popular in that country. read and believe - if you will!

Book Magic and Divination in Malay Illustrated Manuscripts

Download or read book Magic and Divination in Malay Illustrated Manuscripts written by Farouk Yahya and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an integrated study of the texts and images of illustrated Malay manuscripts on magic and divination from private and public collections in Malaysia, the UK and Indonesia. Containing some of the rare examples of Malay painting, these manuscripts provide direct evidence for the intercultural connections between the Malay region, other parts of Southeast Asia and the rest of the world. In this richly illustrated volume many images and texts are gathered for the first time, making this book essential reading for all those interested in the practice of magic and divination, and the history of Malay, Southeast Asian and Islamic manuscript art.

Book Malay Folk Beliefs

Download or read book Malay Folk Beliefs written by Mohd. Taib Osman and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the present work the author discusses the characteristics of the contents of Malay folk beliefs. Besides Islam, which is the professed religion of the Malays, the folks in the kampung (village) still subscribe to the belief elements which they have inherited from their distant past. The author argues that these different elements which are derived from the animistic and Hindu-Buddhisitc period of the Malay history may seem to be disparate, but they are well-integrated in the world-view of the Malay folk beleifs".--BOOKJACKET.

Book The Girl and the Ghost

Download or read book The Girl and the Ghost written by Hanna Alkaf and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Chosen as a 2020 Kirkus Prize Finalist for Young Readers' Literature! * A Malaysian folk tale comes to life in this emotionally layered, chilling middle grade debut, perfect for fans of The Book of Boy and The Jumbies. I am a dark spirit, the ghost announced grandly. I am your inheritance, your grandmother’s legacy. I am yours to command. Suraya is delighted when her witch grandmother gifts her a pelesit. She names her ghostly companion Pink, and the two quickly become inseparable. But Suraya doesn’t know that pelesits have a dark side—and when Pink’s shadows threaten to consume them both, they must find enough light to survive . . . before they are both lost to the darkness. Fans of Holly Black’s Doll Bones and Tahereh Mafi’s Furthermore series will love this ghostly middle grade debut that explores jealousy, love, and the extraordinary power of friendship.

Book Malay Magic

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  • Author : Walter William Skeat
  • Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
  • Release : 2020-04-14
  • ISBN : 3846048739
  • Pages : 766 pages

Download or read book Malay Magic written by Walter William Skeat and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1900.

Book The Malays

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  • Author : R. O. Winstedt
  • Publisher : Taylor & Francis
  • Release : 2024-02-29
  • ISBN : 1040005950
  • Pages : 230 pages

Download or read book The Malays written by R. O. Winstedt and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-02-29 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1961, The Malays reveals the Malay as the inheritor of an ancient and complex civilization made up of Mongolian shamanism; Assyrio-Babylonian and Tantric magic; art motifs from the steppes; Dong-so’n and India; the religions, folklore and literature of Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim; the laws of a peasantry who abandoned democracy for the feudal role of Hindu Rajas, the earthly incarnations of Indra. There are chapters dealing with the origin of the Malays and their descent from Yunnan, their social, political, legal and economic systems, their beliefs and religions and arts and crafts. This book should also be of value to all interested in history, art and the culture of India and of the Far East and to all students of Islam.

Book Hantu Hantu

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  • Author : James Noel McHugh
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1959
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 160 pages

Download or read book Hantu Hantu written by James Noel McHugh and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Breast Ghost

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  • Author : RahimAbdul
  • Publisher : Trafford Publishing
  • Release : 2013-09-17
  • ISBN : 1466998989
  • Pages : 237 pages

Download or read book Breast Ghost written by RahimAbdul and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast Ghosts is a collection of ghost stories. Malaysian and Indonesian traditions and superstitions pertaining to ghosts are skilfully revealed to the reader as the narrator author relates “personal” experiences and second hand accounts. A fascinating aspect is that these are contemporary stories set in real places in Singapore and Indonesia. We visit both the Singaporean metropolis and the remote jungles of Java. This collection will be enjoyed by readers who like ghost stories, but also by those who are simply interested in the culture of Indonesia, Malaysia or Singapore. What is particularly engaging and unique about this collection is the strong feeling of authenticity owing to the first-person narration and the modern setting; even though the ghosts themselves come from centuries-old Indonesian folklore.

Book Ghosts of Spirits

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  • Author : Jon Bialecki
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2000
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 222 pages

Download or read book Ghosts of Spirits written by Jon Bialecki and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Malay Beliefs

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  • Author : Richard James Wilkinson
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1906
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 94 pages

Download or read book Malay Beliefs written by Richard James Wilkinson and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: