Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
People Cluster: Bugi-Makassar of Sulawesi
Language: Bugis - (bug)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Singapore
Also found in: Indonesia; Malaysia
Population: 12,000
Global Population: 8,197,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Buginese of Singapore, numbering 12,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bugi-Makassar of Sulawesi people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 8,197,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Bugis. The primary religion practiced by the Buginese 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