Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
People Cluster: Malay
Language: Standard Malay - (zsm)
Alternate Name(s): Melaju, Melayu
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Malaysia
Also found in: Australia; Canada; Comoros; Indonesia; Mayotte; Myanmar; Singapore; Sri Lanka; United Kingdom; United States
Population: 13,670,000
Global Population: 14,721,025
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Malays of Malaysia, numbering 13,670,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Malay people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 14,721,025 in 11 countries. Their primary language is Standard Malay. The primary religion practiced by the Malays 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: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available