Malaysian Orang Minyak Panic (2012)

In 2012, reports of the orang minyak, a terrifying creature from Malaysian folklore, surfaced in Kampung Laksamana in Malaysia. It was described as a supernatural being prowling at night seeking virgins, identifiable by the black, oily substance covering its body. The sightings led to the formation of armed neighborhood watches in response to the perceived threat. Similar panics occurred in Sungai Petani in 2009 and in Sri Lanka, prompting speculation in the 1960s that folklore surrounding the orang minyak might be a cover for serial rapes.