It is easy to be partnered up with an otherworldly being in Malaysia. All you have to do is to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The wrong places would be an ideal place for people to commit suicide, an abandoned building, or the forest. Malaysia is full of such places because of its bloody history as a British colony and Japanese invasion.
One of those places would be the Penang War Museum, famously situated on the Ghost Hill, though its official name is Batu Maung. Another location near Penang is Jerajak Island, where you may find yourself attracting the likes of lonely ghosts who lived on the island. During colonial times, prisoners were tortured there, while Jerajak Island also played host to people under quarantine—think leprosy and tuberculosis. These lonely souls want to experience the joys of having someone they can follow around. And as long as you are there, your life force belongs to them.
When you are in the wrong place, the wrong time will be your downfall. Typical signs when you are attractive to a ghost are when your stars are dim or your fortunes are down. It does not take much to draw their attention, however unwelcome that may be. Hence, older generations often advise people to wear bright red or cheerful colors when visiting known haunted places. Cheerful and red colors denote happiness and will turn off your potential suitor.
Things only go awry when you intend to find a proper partner, someone in the living realm, with you. These souls may enter a jealous rage and cause harm to those around you. Odd accidents or a stream of bad luck? It could be your invisible jealous partner asserting their dominance over you. Failure to resolve this love triangle could endanger lives.
In Chinese culture, the Gates of Hell will open between July and August (the lunar calendar’s 7th month). The general belief is that your ghostly partner will try to drag you “home” to Hell with them, hence many strange, unexplainable deaths that occur. Other times, the vengeful spirit will drag your partner, instead of you, as revenge instead. In Malay culture, the belief is that they will do it any time they want to.
To prevent that from happening, many recommend seeking the aid of a Chinese Spirit-Medium. While they are usually men, some are women, depending on their affinity to the godly spirit they serve. The gods choose their own vessels, though some mediums may have an affinity to more than one god. It is a sight to watch when these spirit mediums play host to the Chinese gods, as they vie to prove that possession is true.
More importantly, these Chinese spirit-mediums can see your otherworldly partner, and can help them cross over to the other side safely. However, you can’t simply ask any deity for help, particularly when dealing with a vengeful and stubborn ghostly partner. While Goddess of Mercy, or Guanyin, can help with a gentle break up, stronger deities like Guan Gong or Spirit Judge can drag any stubborn ghost back to hell.
As for payment, these Chinese spirit-mediums love money via donations, although you also have to come with fruit for the worship altar as a sign of respect. Typically, you should have groups of three or five fruits. Your guide will explain the process and translate the instructions for you to follow during the procedure. Be aware that there are plenty of scammers in Southeast Asia who prey on desperate people. The best way to find a trustworthy or real spirit medium is usually by visiting larger Chinese temples and asking around.
Another sign of true Chinese spirit-medium operating around the area is by the sizeable crowd that gathers during summoning days. These temples rely on continuous donations from followers who expect something in return. They are not simply a break-up specialist between you and your unwelcome friend. Spirit-mediums also give guidance from beyond, acting like a telephone between a person and their dead family member for a quick chat.
In summary, while it might be a good idea to avoid catching the eye of vengeful souls looking for love, sometimes they find you wanting. If you find yourself in a sticky situation when roaming around tropical Asia, at least you now know where to go to unhook yourself from a supernatural entanglement.
