Blood streak: Nusantara prince deals with vampire impulses and political tussles

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Did you know Malaysia has its own vampire legend? The story of the Raja Bersiong (‘Fanged King’) comes from the Bujang Valley in Kedah.

He was a king who accidentally ate a dish with human blood in it. This led to him developing a taste for blood, sparking fear among his subjects.