• Menu
  • Menu
  • Lifestyle
  • Subscribe now
    Digital subscription Print+Digital (Bundle) ePaper
  • Logout
Digital subscription
Print+Digital (Bundle)
ePaper
Trending
UAE holidays Videos Classifieds Credit Card Deals
  • Latest News
  • UAE
    • People
    • Science
    • Government
    • Education
    • Crime
    • Emergencies
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Transport
    • Weather
    • Ask the Law
  • Living In UAE
    • Visa+Immigration
    • Housing
    • Phone+Internet
    • Banking
    • Transport
    • Health
    • Education
    • Relocate
    • Reader Queries
    • Safety+Security
  • Business
    • Banking & Insurance
    • Aviation
    • Property
    • Tax News
    • Corporate Tax
    • Analysis
    • Travel & Tourism
    • Markets
    • Retail
    • Corporate News
    • Tech
    • Auto
  • Best Buys
    • Electronics
    • Home and Kitchen
    • Offers
    • Consumables
    • Lifestyle
  • Your Money
    • Saving and Investment
    • Budget Living
    • Taxation
    • Expert Columns
    • Community Tips
    • Cryptocurrency
  • Food
    • Cooking and Cuisines
    • Guide to Cooking
    • Food Show
    • Videos
  • Friday
    • Beauty
    • Wellbeing
    • Art & People
    • Home
    • Friday Partner
  • Games
    • Daily Crossword
    • Sudoku
    • Word Search
    • Spell It
  • Podcasts
  • World
    • Gulf
      • Bahrain
      • Kuwait
      • Oman
      • Qatar
      • Saudi
      • Yemen
    • Mena
    • Europe
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • Philippines
    • Australia-New Zealand
    • Corrections
  • Opinion
    • Columnists
  • Special Reports
  • Things To Do
    • Events & Concerts
    • Bars, Clubs & Pubs
    • Cafes, Restaurants & News
    • Going Out
  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Learning & Play
    • Child Health
    • For Mums & Dads
    • Ask Us
    • Games
  • UAE Success Stories
  • Photos
  • Sport
    • UAE Sport
    • Cricket
      • IPL
    • Motorsport
    • Football
      • Premiere League
    • Tennis
    • Golf in UAE
      • UAE
      • World
      • Photos & Videos
      • Course Reviews
      • Learn to Play
      • Gear
    • Olympics
  • Entertainment
    • Hollywood
    • Bollywood
    • South Indian
    • Music
    • OTT
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
    • Health+Fitness
  • GN Reach
  • Tech
    • Electronics
    • Gaming
    • Media
  • Videos
    • Best Of Bollywood
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Business
    • Sport
    • Community
  • Special Features
    • Supplement eBook
  • The Kurator
    • Life
    • Luxury
    • Style
  • Gold-Forex
  • Gratuity Calculator
  • Notifications
  • Coupons
  • Gold/Forex
  • Prayer Times
  • ePaper
  • GN Store
  • About Gulf News
  • Contact us
  • Work with us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Reach by GN
  • GN Focus
  • Gulf News epaper
  • Sitemap
  • Have your say
  • Printing Services
    • © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2024. All rights reserved.
    Ghostly goings-on: Malaysian phantom on COVID-19 lockdown patrol

    Photos

    Login / Sign Up
    Logout
    Friday, November 22, 2024
    Gold / Forex

    Photos Lifestyle

    All Sections

    Ghostly goings-on: Malaysian phantom on COVID-19 lockdown patrol

    Ghostly figure ensure superstitious residents stay home during the country's lockdown

    Published:  April 17, 2020 14:31 AFP  and  Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor
    Follow us
    1 of 10
    Malaysian phantom
    Kemaman, Malaysia: A ghostly figure with wild hair and a flowing beard is haunting a small Malaysian community in a bid to ensure superstitious residents stay home during the country's coronavirus lockdown. Image Credit: AFP
    2 of 10
    Malaysian phantom
    It is not a genuine spirit but local man Muhammad Urabil Alias, who has taken to dressing up in a white robe and mask and going on regular night-time patrols. Image Credit: AFP
    3 of 10
    Malaysian phantom
    During his outings in his village in Kemaman, northeast Malaysia, children scream and run back into their homes as they see the "ghost" walking down the road. Image Credit: AFP
    4 of 10
    Malaysian phantom
    Like many countries seeking to fight the spread of the virus, Malaysia has ordered people to stay at home, and closed schools and non-essential businesses. Image Credit: AFP
    5 of 10
    Malaysian phantom
    Urabil said that he decided to start the ghost patrols after virus cases rose sharply in the country - Malaysia has so far reported over 5,000 infections and more than 80 deaths. Image Credit: AFP
    6 of 10
    Malaysian phantom
    "I am watching the news and I see more people are dead, so I... decided to scare people," the 38-year-old said. Image Credit: AFP
    7 of 10
    Malaysian phantom
    And his creative method of ensuring people stick to the rules appears to be effective in a country where belief in the supernatural runs deep, particularly in rural areas. Image Credit: AFP
    8 of 10
    Malaysian phantom
    Muhammad Abdillah said whenever the town's youngsters see him on patrol, they "run like crazy back to their homes. Now before they go out, they have to check whether the ghost is around or not". Image Credit: AFP
    9 of 10
    Malaysian phantom
    When Urabil posted a photo of himself dressed as a ghost on social media, it quickly went viral and prompted a visit by the police to his house. Image Credit: AFP
    10 of 10
    Malaysian phantom
    He said he was initially worried they were going to arrest him - but instead the officers thanked him for his efforts and had their photo taken with him. Image Credit: AFP

    Trending

    • Look: The winter smog that grips Delhi’s air quality

      Look: The winter smog that grips Delhi’s air quality

    • 31 actors in Hollywood with Arab roots

      31 actors in Hollywood with Arab roots

    • Look: La Tomatina festival paints Spanish town red

      Look: La Tomatina festival paints Spanish town red

    • See: Hasma Desert gaining popularity among explorers

      See: Hasma Desert gaining popularity among explorers

    • Photos: Sharjah Book Fair 2024 draws massive crowds

      Photos: Sharjah Book Fair 2024 draws massive crowds

    • Look: 10 most expensive cities to live in

      Look: 10 most expensive cities to live in

    Latest In

    • 10,000 apply for $1m content creators award

      28 minutes ago

    • Hotpack Global bags EcoVadis Committed badge

      29 minutes ago

    • Bill Gates reviews $200m agri projects in Abu Dhabi

      30 minutes ago

    • AirAsia chief wants to emulate Dubai model

      37 minutes ago

    • Air taxis, private jets will co-exist in UAE

      45 minutes ago
    Go back to top
    Network links:
    • GN Store
    • About Gulf News
    • Contact us
    • Work with us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Advertise with us
    • Reach by GN
    • GN Focus
    • Gulf News epaper
    • Sitemap
    • Have your say
    • Printing Services
    Find us on Social
    © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2024. All rights reserved.
    This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.
    Share on Facebook
    Share on Twitter
    Share on Whatsapp
    Share on Mail
    Share on LinkedIn
    Copy link
    Follow on Whatsapp
    Follow on Google
    Follow on Telegram
    Close
    Gulf News

    Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News

    We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

    Subscribe No Thanks