The Long Winding Road To Raub

The whole stretch of long,narrow winding road from Kuala Lumpur to Raub were areas where ambushed gun battle between the bandits and the British forces resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.The most famous one was the ambushed near the 18th mile Tras Road (From Bentong to Raub) where a strong party of Communist bandits ambushed a huge convoy of British military.

Accordingly both sides suffered heavy loses.To the bandits their ambushed were a success despite the lost of many comrades.The British on the other hand were nearly wiped out only to be saved later by reinforcements.Some high ranking military personals were also killed in that battle.

That area is reputed to be haunted by ghosts from both sides.Ghosts of people who did want to die there but were forced to join in that ambush.Many young British soldiers also died without knowing what hit them.Their angry souls will never rest in peace.That was why many have seen apparitions of soldiers and bandits moving around there in late,late night.

Should you drive along that place passed the wee,wee hours be careful.Should there be white figures of soldiers drifting by ,do not take a second look or stop, drive on for your own safety.Or worst, a few female lovely ghosts (bandits).attired in white with messy long flowing hair, waving to you for a lift,if attractive, why not give it a try and find yourself in a ditch the following morning.



to be continued.