Respect Mother Nature.

What is Urban legends?

Well, it's just stories that may or may not be true.
They are maybe just some silly practical jokes, hoax or maybe a prank.
You might hear them from your grandparents, parents or maybe friends...

One of the urban legends I heard a few years ago was told by my mother which was told by my grandmother too. 

Malaysia is blessed with lush green rainforest which attracts many for jungle trekking and camping.

And I often here about people who go missing in the forest during the jungle trekking. Some can be found days after that. Sadly, some may not return back.

This is one of the reasons I never go jungle trekking with my friends. 

There are a few rules that need to be followed when entering the jungle so that the jungle spirits will not bring us any harm. 

These are some of the rules I've heard from my friends and family.. 

• Always ask permission if you want to take something from the jungle.
• Ask permissions if there's nature's call emergency that you have to go.
• Never call out real names of a person.
• Never talk in a boastful manner.
• Never cuss or talk bad about the jungle. 

There have been several cases in Malaysia that the victims claimed that they had no idea how they could get lost even though the place they were found is very near to the last place they were seen. 

Some people said that the forest spirits like 'Orang Bunian' must have clouded their minds and played tricks with them.

'Orang Bunian'  are said to look like elf. In Brazil, another type of forest spirit which is similar to 'Orang Bunian' is also known as Curupira. 

So, the next time you decide to go for a walk in the jungle. 

Follow the rules and respect Mother Nature!