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Bukit Timah Monkey Man

Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 Next review Nov 9, 2026

Painted illustration: gray primate among tall trees of the Bukit Timah rainforest — AI rendition based on witness descriptions, not an actual photo.

Forest path in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore, where Monkey Man sightings are reported — Forest path in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore, where Monkey Man sightings are reported · Fry72 (Karel Frydrýšek) · CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons) · Image source · License

A primate or hominid said to live in Singapore's Bukit Timah forest.

Disputed Verdict: Bukit Timah Monkey Man is unconfirmed, and ordinary explanations fit the reports at least as well as an unknown animal.

Region: Asia · Singapore
First reports: Sparse local reports

Key sightings

Documentation is sparse and scattered.

Best evidence

No confirmed evidence.

Sources

Wikipedia: Bukit Timah Monkey Man ↗