Looks like this thread is digressing...
To steer it back somewhat, when crossing busy roads, I always raise up one hand to the traffic and generally motorists will slow down. This works even in busy KL.
As for my own scary experience, it is more of a supernatural kind. Not sure if this is within the intended ambit of this thread and trigger another digression, but anyways, here goes....
It was about 20 years ago. I returned to my hotel room one evening after dinner to pick up something and when I opened the door, noticed the tv was turned on to a Thai channel. I thought it odd since I had would not have left the tv on when leaving the room and more so on a Thai channel. Nevertheless, I proceeded to pick up whatever I came for and went back out.
One of my friends who was waiting in the corridor when I entered my room later mentioned to me something that spooked me. This friend has what you call a ‘third eye’ ability, that is, the ability to see supernatural beings. He told me later what he saw as I opened the room door. There were 2 kids on the bed watching tv. As soon as I opened the door, he caught a glimpse of the kids looking towards me and as though caught red-handed, they immediately floated towards the window and out through the window.
When he told me that, I was terrified. I had been staying in that room for the past few nights without incident. And that was to be my last night before I caught an early morning flight back home the next day.
My friend (and his partner) offered to host me in their room that night. I accepted, and told them I needed to go back to the room and just pack up my stuff. So we went back to my room and they followed. This time, there was nothing unusual. However, my third-eye friend followed me into the room, and upon peeking into the bathroom, noticed a lady peeking back at him through the drawn shower curtain from the long bath. He did not tell me this immediately, but only mentioned it after we had left the room and were in his room.
That was terrifying for me. I now make it a point to knock on the door or ring the door bell before entering a hotel room for the first time upon check in, not to mention bringing along my rosary and holy water.