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Abstract

Hantu, in Malay is synonymous to Ghost in English. The Malay community has embraced the believe on hantu for as long as they exist, let alone manifesting it in their arts and culture related practices. Malay believes in many types of hantu and spiritual ritual that are related to the existence of unseen evil forces in
the world. Being Moslem with strong Islamic believe do not deter them from believing in hantu and the spiritual element although the Islamic principles disapproved the believe in hantu. This paper discusses the concept and types of hantu in the Malay community as well extending it into the current scenario and
religious challenges.