Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Borneo-Kalimantan

Language: Mainstream Kenyah - (xkl)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Indonesia

Also found in: Malaysia

Population: 1,700

Global Population: 3,700

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Bakung Kenyah of Indonesia, numbering 1,700, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Borneo-Kalimantan people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,700 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Mainstream Kenyah. The primary religion practiced by the Bakung Kenyah is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available