Abai Sungai in Malaysia
Photo Source:
WWF-Malaysia Caroline PANG
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Map Source:
Joshua Project / Global Mapping International
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| People Name: | Abai Sungai |
| Country: | Malaysia |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 1,600 |
| World Population: | 1,600 |
| Primary Language: | Abai Sungai |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Unspecified |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | No |
| People Cluster: | Borneo-Kalimantan |
| Affinity Bloc: | Malay Peoples |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
Abai Sungai is the name of a language and an ethnic group.
Where Are they Located?
This people group only lives in Sabah, Malaysia. Almost all of them live in one village.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The primary occupation of the Abai Sungai people is fishing.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Abai Sungal people are Muslim. They adhere to the basic tenets of Islam, but like other peoples of Indonesia, they also believe in the power of the evil eye and hold other animistic beliefs.
What Are Their Needs?
The Abai Sungai people need to understand that Jesus Christ offers them far more than they could ever imagine, if they would only put their faith in Him.
Prayer Points
Pray for dreams and visions among Abai Sungai people that will lead them to seek and find Christ.
Pray for spiritual openness among these Muslims.
Pray for many to come together to learn of and obey the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Pray for a powerful disciple making movement among the Abai Sungai people of Malaysia.