Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other Tribal

Language: Malayalam - (mal)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Hinduism

Country: Malaysia

Also found in: Bahrain; Canada; India; Kuwait; Maldives; Myanmar; Oman; Qatar; Singapore; United Arab Emirates; United States

Population: 200,000

Global Population: 2,648,900

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Malayali of Malaysia, numbering 200,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Tribal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,648,900 in 12 countries. Their primary language is Malayalam. The primary religion practiced by the Malayali is Hinduism, the predominant religious tradition of the Indian subcontinent. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available