Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Borneo-Kalimantan

Language: Mainstream Kenyah - (xkl)

Alternate Name(s): Sarawak Tribal - Baram-Kenyah

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Malaysia

Also found in: Indonesia

Population: 2,000

Global Population: 3,700

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Bakong Kenyah of Malaysia, numbering 2,000, are No Longer 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 Bakong 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