A Singaporean family was left shaken after encountering what appeared to be a faceless ghostly figure in Telok Blangah late at night. What was supposed to be a casual outing to collect a Carousell purchase turned into a supernatural encounter that has since stirred speculation and unease online.
While waiting for their Grab ride, the family reportedly saw a pale figure with long hair sitting near a high-level window of a nearby building. The eerie part? It had no visible face and was seen swaying gently while brushing its hair, according to the family’s post on the popular Instagram page @sgfollowsall.
Grab Driver’s Chilling Warning: “Better Leave Fast”
As if the sighting wasn’t creepy enough, their Grab driver seemed familiar with the lore. He reportedly glanced up at the figure and urged the family to leave immediately, saying that there had been “stories of a ghost roaming around Telok Blangah”.
The family didn’t stay to investigate further and left the area quickly. Still, the chilling experience has since prompted them to ask the public: Has anyone else seen this figure before?
Photos shared online show a haunting silhouette with distinct long black hair and a blank, pale face — if a face existed at all. The building in question has not been publicly identified.
Netizens Divided: Ghostly Apparition or Clever Prank?
The sighting has divided opinions on social media. Some users speculate that the figure might be a Pontianak, a spirit from Malay folklore often associated with vengeance and tragedy. Others believe it could be a mannequin, an art installation, or even a piece of cloth stuck to a window.
Comments ranged from the humorous — “Sorry, that was just me doing my hair!” — to the downright terrified. One Instagram user said they would’ve “freaked out on the spot” if they had been there.
There were also calls for more rational explanations. Some users suggested checking with nearby shops, offices or even local film studios in case the figure was part of a set or display, but so far, no confirmations have emerged.
Local Folklore Meets Urban Fear
This incident has brought renewed attention to Singapore’s urban legends, especially those tied to older neighbourhoods like Telok Blangah. Ghost sightings, especially involving faceless women, long-haired apparitions, or spirits in white, are not uncommon in Southeast Asian folklore and continue to intrigue both believers and sceptics.
Whether the figure was a paranormal presence or just an optical illusion, the family’s experience is a chilling reminder of the fine line between superstition and reality in Singapore’s urban spaces.
Have you seen something similar in Telok Blangah or elsewhere? Sightings like these may never be fully explained, but they continue to captivate and terrify — especially when the line between fact and folklore is so thin.