Tatana in Malaysia

The Tatana have only been reported in Malaysia
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Largest Religion
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Introduction / History

The Tatana is an indigenous people group in Borneo, Sabah, Indonesia.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Their culture is slowly disappearing. Though their language is still alive, it will take effort to make sure the younger generation still speaks it.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Tatana have their own indigenous beliefs, but they are influenced by Islam, Christianity and Chinese religious practices. They have a Christian population, but it is small.


What Are Their Needs?

The Tatana people need to put Jesus Christ first in their community. Hopefully, someone will introduce Jesus in a culturally appropriate and compelling manner.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to raise up someone to take the gospel to them in a culturally appropriate way.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to draw the Tatana people of Malaysia to the Throne of Grace.
Pray for Tatana followers of Christ to disciple others to disciple others as well.


Scripture Prayers for the Tatana in Malaysia.


References

https://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2012/07/22/Going-back-to-her-Tatana-roots/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344725265_Tapikong_The_Chinese_belief_of_Tatana_the_Malaysian_indigenous_community
https://filmfreeway.com/TheInherentTribeTatana


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Tatana
People Name in Country Tatana
Alternate Names
Population this Country 25,000
Population all Countries 25,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 5  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 15283
ROP3 Code 109873
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 Sabah: Kuala Penyu district; Klias Kecil, Beaufort (Kg. Manamam, Kg. Takuli), Kota Kinabalu, Keningau, Labuan, Membakut, Kelang Valley.   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 Sabah: Kuala Penyu district; Klias Kecil, Beaufort (Kg. Manamam, Kg. Takuli), Kota Kinabalu, Keningau, Labuan, Membakut, Kelang Valley..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.50 %)
14.00 %
Ethnic Religions
66.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
20.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Tatana (25,000 speakers)
Language Code txx   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Tatana (25,000 speakers)
Language Code txx   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Tatana

Primary Language:  Tatana

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1985)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
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Photo Source MySabah.com  Used with permission
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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