Bukit Timah Monkey Man

The Bukit Timah Monkey Man, commonly abbreviated as BTM or BTMM, is a legendary creature said to inhabit Singapore, primarily in the forested Bukit Timah region. The creature is often described as a forest-dwelling hominid or primate, and is sometimes claimed to be immortal; however, its exact identity remains unknown, and its existence disputed. Documentation of the BTM is sparse and scattered; the creature is largely considered a product of local folklore.

Alleged sightings of the animal are rare. Records mainly come from Malay folklore, accounts from Japanese soldiers in World War II, and occasional unconfirmed reports from local residents. The first claimed sighting is said to have occurred in about 1805; the most recent was reportedly in 2020.

The BTM is said to be hominid-like, greyish in color, and about 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) in height, with a bipedal gait. All reported sightings have been centered upon the Bukit Timah region.