The Orang Minyak, or “Oily Man” is a creature from Malaysian folklore. He is said to be a man that is covered in black petroleum oil who sneaks into homes at dawn to kidnap young women and do “interesting stuff”* . In some stories, he gets his powers by making a deal with evil forces. The oil on his body makes him hard to catch and shows that he has lost his humanity.

This legend can teach us a lesson about sustainability. The oil coating that the Orang Minyak lathers on himself could represent pollution, especially from things like gas and oil. It shows what happens when people harm the Earth to get more power or money. The Orang Minyak used unnatural powers and became dangerous, just like how using too many natural resources without care can harm the animal biodiversity and humans

In this way, the story of the Orang Minyak reminds us that we need to take care of the environment. If we do not, we may face serious problems living in the future.Living in a way that respects nature and uses resources wisely is how we can keep the world safe and healthy for us and even the future generations to come.

* : Added by Andrew, this part originally said “kidnap then r*** young women”

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