In Malaysia, people are classified as Malay by the federal constitution if they speak their national language, Bahasa Malaysia, practice Malay customs, and are Muslim. The Malay people are seen in all levels of Malaysian society. There are urban Malays who are well educated and hold white collar or government positions. There are also rural Malays who occupy jobs such as farming, trading, logging and fishing. The Malays need the opportunity to hear that Jesus is the only way to salvation. The Malay people embrace the Islamic religious system yet engage in spiritual compromises. Although Islam forbids the use of a shaman or witch doctor, many Malays seek their services when experiencing difficult situations.
Currently, there are harsh laws against telling Malay Muslims about Christ. There are Christians in Malaysia, but the Malay Muslim community regards evangelism as a serious threat.
Pray that Christians living in Malaysia would share the gospel with Malays, no matter the cost. Pray that each Malay person would have the opportunity to hear the good news in a culturally understandable way. Pray that Malay Bibles would be made available and reach seeking Malays. Ask the Lord to raise up Malay disciples who will disciple others.
Scripture Prayers for the Malay in Malaysia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Malay |
People Name in Country | Malay |
Pronunciation |
muh-LAY
|
Alternate Names | Javar; Malao-Polynesian; Melaju; Melayu; माले |
Population this Country | 14,098,000 |
Population all Countries | 18,568,000 |
Total Countries | 24 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 282 |
People ID | 13437 |
ROP3 Code | 106144 |
ROP25 Code | 305027 |
ROP25 Name | Malay |
Country | Malaysia | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 49 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Widespread in Peninsular Malaysia; also in Sarawak state: Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman, and Betong districts. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Malaysia |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 49 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Widespread in Peninsular Malaysia; also in Sarawak state: Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman, and Betong districts.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.08 %) |
0.10 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.20 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
99.20 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Malay | |||
Language Code | zlm Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
|
Primary Language | Malay |
Language Code | zlm Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Malay, Kedah | |
People Groups | Speaking Malay |
Primary Language: Malay
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1629-1932) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1668-1974) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2015) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2024 Faiz Zaki - Shutterstock All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB / Joshua Project. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |