Five Malaysian horror books to keep you wide awake this Halloween


From paranormal happenings in Melaka to Dayak spirits in the Sarawak jungle, there is no shortage of Malaysian horror reads to keep you company this Halloween. Photo: Reuters

Calling all book lovers wanting a little spook this Halloween season.

If you’re not one to watch a horror movie or head down to a haunted house nearby, then nothing beats lying in bed with a scary good book and having chills run down your spine while you read past midnight.

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