Masjid Kampung Tedong — the CCTV ghost of Melaka's new mosque

Masjid Kampung Tedong is a mosque in Kampung Tedong, Melaka, that was newly constructed in May 2016. Despite its recent construction, the mosque quickly became associated with supernatural activity after CCTV cameras installed in the building captured what appeared to be unexplained anomalies — movements and light patterns that could not be attributed to any natural source. The footage went viral on Malaysian social media, sparking intense debate between those who believed it showed genuine djinn activity and skeptics who attributed the anomalies to insects, dust, or camera artifacts. In Islamic theology, mosques are considered sacred spaces that should be protected from djinn, and the presence of supernatural entities in a mosque is considered particularly alarming. Religious authorities in Melaka conducted prayers and rituals to cleanse the mosque. The incident reflects a broader tension in modern Malaysia between traditional supernatural beliefs and contemporary technology — smartphones and CCTV cameras have made it easier to record alleged paranormal phenomena, but also easier to debunk them. Masjid Kampung Tedong's brief moment of viral fame illustrates how quickly a building can acquire a haunted reputation in the age of social media.