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Deep in the heart of Malaysia, hidden behind dense jungle and abandoned structures, lies Papan—an eerie ghost town with a radioactive past. Once a thriving tin mining town, Papan now stands frozen in time, its ruins echoing whispers of the past and stories of unexplained phenomena. This place is more than just abandoned buildings—it’s a chilling reminder of history, radiation, and the supernatural.
Here’s what’s happening:
☢ The Ghost Town of Papan – Walk through the crumbling remains of a once-bustling town, where rusted-out structures and forgotten streets tell the story of a silent catastrophe.
👻 Haunted and Abandoned – Locals believe spirits still linger in Papan, with reports of eerie figures, unexplained noises, and shadows moving through empty buildings.
💀 The Radiation Legacy – Explore the connection between Papan and Bukit Merah’s rare earth refinery, whose radioactive waste left a dark stain on the town’s fate.
📜 History Buried in Time – From its role in Malaysia’s tin mining boom to its haunting decline, uncover the history that turned Papan into a ghost town.
🌿 Nature Reclaiming the Past – See how the jungle has slowly consumed the town, with vines creeping through homes, trees breaking through rooftops, and wildlife reclaiming the ruins.
Why this video is worth watching:
👁 A Forgotten Chapter of Malaysia’s History – Papan isn’t just another ghost town—it’s a place with a story of industry, disaster, and the unknown.
🔦 Urban Exploration Meets the Paranormal – Experience the unease of stepping into buildings where time stands still, and spirits may still roam.
☢ The Reality of Radiation – Understand the impact of rare earth mining and its lingering consequences in Malaysia.
🕵️ Legends and Mystery – What really happened in Papan? We dive into the stories, myths, and chilling encounters that surround this town.
This is Papan—Malaysia’s Radioactive Ghost Town. A place where history, radiation, and the supernatural collide.
Travel Date: January 2025
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0:00 - Intro;
0.29 - History:
1:20 - Abandoned houses;
9 29 - Health problems;
10:00 - Urbex castle + mosque,
13:11 - Activism against big corporations;
14:43- Meeting a local
17:12 - sybil kathigasu;
18:41 - Radioactive waste,
20:19 - Permanent disposal site;
20:42 - What about the future?
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