Nenek Keropok (The Cracker Lady)

July 18, 2009 by Webmaster

This news about 'Nenek Keropok' also known as 'The Cracker Lady', has widespread like wildfire in Singapore. It has been spread around through SMSes and fowarded many times from one person to the others. Below is the original malay version that i got.

"Bilang keluarga mu semua , kalau ada seorang nenek tua menjual keropok atau kuih muih mengetuk pintu rumahmu, jangan buka kerana nenek itu membawa Kak Pon dengannya. Beliau akan menghasut kita supaya membeli keropoknya. Jikalau kita tidak beli, Kak Pon akan masuk ke dalam rumah kita. Keropok beliau tak sedap dan juga bau busuk. Tengok lubang pintu sebelum buka lain kali. Nenek itu sudah conquer Woodlands dan sekarang daerah Tampines..."

Below is the English Translation.

"Tell your whole family, if there's an old malay lady selling crackers or cake and she knock at your door, don't open it because the old lady brought along a 'Pontianak' with her. She will instigate you to buy her crackers. If not, the Pontianak will enter your house. The crackers is not good to eat and it smells bad. Check your peep hole first before the next time you open the door. The old lady had conquered Woodlands and currently in Tampines area.."

A similar story can also be heard from a Malay Radio Station, Ria 89.7FM.

Another version of this story that i heard from somewhere is that the old lady will ask the victim if she was alone at home. And when the victim replied 'YES', the old lady will say, "Then who is that person walking into your room." Feeling scared, the victim will invite the old lady in, to keep her company till her parents returns. Feeling thankful, the victim will gladly buy the cracker from the old lady.

So what do you guys think about it? Have you receive this SMS before? True or not? You be the judge. But one thing for sure, look through your peep hole first before opening and NEVER EVER invite any stranger in, while no ones at home. If needed, call the police.

For more info on Child safety at home, check out:
http://www.adt.sg/en/index.aspx?page=child

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