The Origins of Hantu Kopek or Tetek: The Malay Ghost with Big Titties That’ll Make You Say “Would”

By Aqasha Nalani  •  05 Oct 2023 in Features

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In the realm of mystical creatures, there are many notable female entities whose job is to lure and fool men through lust, or perhaps to punish them for their bad deeds.

The Western world has the Succubus, a powerful demon who uses her sexuality to appear in a man’s dream, and slowly drains his soul over time.

But there is a Malaysian ghost who is also well-known for her sexuality and voluptuous body. This entity has become an icon in Malay folklore, and her name is Hantu Kopek, also known as Hantu Tetek (directly translated as the Titties Ghost).

If you’re a Malaysian who grew up in the country, you’ve probably heard of her name, and some of you might even want to see her in person when you’re down bad, but what is her story, and who is Miss Kopek?

The history of Hantu Kopek in the Malay culture

Outside of Malay folklore, this big-titted queen is also popular in Javanese culture, and she’s known by the name, Wewe Gombel.

Regardless of the names she goes by, this ghost is always known for her enormous breasts, long black hair, and pale skin. She also haunts children by kidnapping and hiding them behind her breasts.

It is believed that children hidden behind her breasts will be able to see the human world, but will fail to communicate with those who live here, similar to what happens if you enter the alam bunian (the spirit world).

But why are they hidden behind Hantu Kopek’s breasts and why does she specifically kidnap children? Well, to answer this question, we must look into the ghost’s legend and understand what made her yearn for kids.

How Miss Kopek became a ghost

According to Javanese folklore, Miss Kopek was once married to a man she loved, but their fairytale marriage didn’t last long.

She was discovered to be infertile shortly after tying the knot, which changed the course of their relationship forever, as he slowly stopped loving her and became neglectful.

Due to her loneliness, she became frustrated one day and secretly followed her husband as he left their home. To her surprise, she saw her man engaging in a sexual act with another woman.

Miss Kopek, like many of us, was cheated on by her lover, proving that men are trash both in real life and in folklore.

Enraged by her husband’s infidelity, the titular character murdered him, but villagers who wanted Miss Kopek to pay for her crime immediately went on a hunting spree for her head.

Anxious and stressed out, the woman died from suicide, and her restless and sorrowful soul became the ghost of Hantu Kopek.

So, why does Hantu Kopek keep kidnapping children?

It is believed that the ghost kidnaps children because she actually wanted her own child throughout her marriage, and she was as depressed about her infertility as her husband was.

The children she abducts are said to come from broken families, and she abducts them to keep them from being neglected by their parents, simultaneously teaching parents to pay attention to their little ones.

Legend has it that she also does not harm the children she kidnaps, but rather treats them with love and kindness like a parent would, leading the abducted children to appreciate her presence.

Is Hantu Kopek still relevant in the modern age?

Despite the rapid advancement of modern technology, Gen-Zs are still discussing the legend of Hantu Kopek on social media, demonstrating that the ghost will remain relevant in Malaysian culture for much longer.

Aside from that, the legend of Hantu Kopek is still being passed down to teach children the importance of obeying their parents, lest they would be kidnapped by a heinous monster with big titties.

Miss Kopek had also made headlines for allegedly abducting some children.

In November 2021, an Indonesian mother, Dewi Indriani, 38, reportedly lost her son for two days, and she suspected Wewe Gombel of kidnapping her child.

According to Utusan, the woman’s son was discovered with the assistance of an Ustaz, lying inside bushes with no energy.

She alleged that her son began acting strangely after he returned home, refusing to hug her and speaking gibberish to her family.

The woman also claimed that one day, her son asked her to bring him back to the bushes where he was found, but has since recovered from the odd behaviours.

That is all for the story of Hantu Kopek, and with that, we’re leaving you with one question, “Would?”