For Arwin John, childhood encounters with mysterious lights, voices and shadowy figures sparked a fascination that eventually led him into paranormal research. (Arwin John pic)PETALING JAYA: Cemeteries after dark, abandoned buildings and unexplained voices in the night - these might send most people running in the opposite direction.

For paranormal investigator Arwin John, they are opportunities to ask questions, gather evidence, and perhaps get a little closer to understanding what happens after death.

"I'm more afraid of the living, that’s for sure,” the 37-year-old told FMT Lifestyle with a laugh.

The Ipoh native founded Malaysian Paranormal Research in 2007, driven by childhood experiences that left him wondering whether death really marked the end of a person’s existence.