I have the chance to listen to this talk about the Malays ghosts compare to other ghosts of other races. (Surprising - ghosts have their own ethic groups too)
One - the Malay ghosts are always imagined (or is it seen? ) to be dirty , sloppy dresser and never had any shoes (they don't need because they don't walk) while the British or may be American ghosts seen on tv are always dressed smartly, in fact some with tuxedo and of course with shiny latest fashion shoes. The Chinese ghosts have their complete costume with their head dresses and shoes on.
Two - the Malay ghosts are sometimes seen with not enough limbs like they never have any feet. That is the reason for not having any shoes. This tanggulung thing has only its head and intestines with no other limbs. All other races ghosts are just like human may be not in the same proportions, look at frankenstein.
Three - the Malay ghosts never talk, may be they are deaf or even dumb, which made them look silly but the other ghosts talk with well behave manner, see An Interview with the Vampire. The Malay ghosts can only scream and snarl to people which make us afraid of them. One thing in common here, all types of ghosts can laugh like a hyena.
Four - the Malay ghosts, like toyol sucks blood from its owner toe but the vampire sucks the blood from beautiful women's neck. Actually this is the greatest insult to the Malay ghosts then.
But one thing here, the Malay graveyards are places you would like to avoid. They are full of weeds and dark scary places. Unlike the Chinese graveyards, they are beautiful and you don't mind snapping photos there. Their offices are equipped with air-conditioned.
Actually I just didn't like this topic to be posted in my blog but it is rather interesting and funny when presented in the talk.
