The Maleng are also known as the Pakatan. Their location is within the Nakay District of Khammouan Province, in the central part of Laos. Specifically, the live near the banks of the Theun River, around Ban Si Nho. A larger number of the Maleng live in Vietnam, where they are officially included as part of the Chut ethnic group.
The Maleng live in one of the most poverty stricken areas of Laos, despite the abundance of natural resources in the region.
Most Maleng people are farmers. Since they came down from the mountains, the Maleng have been forced to learn how to plant and harvest vegetables, and how to live sedentary lives. The related Chut-speaking tribes in the mountains continue to get most of their food by hunting, fishing and foraging on the forest floor.
The Maleng people have their own traditional religious practices. They serve and fear the spirit world. Those in Laos have a much higher percentage of Christian believers than those in Vietnam.
Christianity has made an impact on the Maleng people in Laos, but not Vietnam. A gospel recording is available in Maleng.
Ask God to convict the Maleng of sin, righteousness and judgment, that they might seek Him with all their hearts.
Pray the Gospel would spread to all parts of Khammouan Province.
Pray the Maleng would not be forgotten by the Body of Christ. Ask God to direct workers to them.
Scripture Prayers for the Maleng in Laos.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Maleng |
People Name in Country | Maleng |
Alternate Names | Pakatan |
Population this Country | 600 |
Population all Countries | 1,800 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 16144 |
ROP3 Code | 111241 |
ROP25 Code | 305038 |
ROP25 Name | Maleng |
Country | Laos | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 31 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Khammouan province, Nakay district Source: Faces of the Unreached in Laos, 1999 |
Country | Laos |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 31 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Khammouan province, Nakay district. Source: Faces of the Unreached in Laos, 1999 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 10.00 %) |
20.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
80.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Maleng (600 speakers) |
Language Code | pkt Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Maleng (600 speakers) |
Language Code | pkt Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Maleng |
Primary Language: Maleng
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Asia Harvest All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |