HORROR : HOUSE AT SECTION 2, SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR

 

The story of the RM50 House in Section 2, Shah Alam is one of the most famous urban legends among students of UiTM Shah Alam. It centers on a double-story bungalow near the Wet World Water Park that was allegedly offered at an unbelievably low price.

The Legend: Why only RM50?

According to the viral story, a group of eight university students looking for off-campus housing found a spacious bungalow. The landlord offered a deal that seemed too good to be true:

• Rental: Only RM50 per month.
• Deposit: Only RM50.
• The Condition: The landlord strangely advised them not to bring too many belongings, claiming it would be "easier for them when they inevitably move out soon."

The Hauntings

The horror begins almost immediately after they move in. Common elements of the tale include:

• The Ara Tree: A massive Ara tree (often associated with spirits in Malay folklore) grew right next to the house, its branches reaching into the upper-floor windows.
• The "Invisible" Roommates: One student reported seeing his friends watching a DVD in the living room, only to realize later that none of them had been home at the time.
• Physical Attacks: Tales of students being dragged by their feet while sleeping or hearing heavy furniture being moved in empty rooms.
• The Apparition: Sightings of a woman in white with long hair perched on the Ara tree branches, peering into the rooms.

The Truth: Fact or Fiction?

While the story has terrified netizens for years, it has largely been debunked:

• The "Confession": In 2021, on the popular horror podcast Malam Seram, a man came forward claiming to be the original author of the story. He admitted that the entire tale was fictional, written purely for entertainment on a blog years ago.
• The House Today: Urban explorers and YouTubers who have visited the alleged location in Section 2 found that the "haunted bungalow" was either a normal residence or has since been renovated and occupied by new families who report no such disturbances.
• Market Reality: In Section 2, Shah Alam, a bungalow would typically rent for thousands of ringgit. The "RM50" price tag is a classic horror trope used to signal that a property is "cursed."

Despite being a hoax, the story remains a staple of Malaysian "creepypasta" and serves as a cautionary tale for students: if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.

Google Gemini AI

22 January 2026: 2.35 p.m