Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
People Cluster: Bugi-Makassar of Sulawesi
Language: Buginese - (bug)
Alternate Name(s): Buginese
Primary Religion: Islam
Country: Malaysia
Also found in: Indonesia; Singapore
Population: 500,000
Global Population: 7,716,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Bugis of Malaysia, numbering 500,000, 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 7,716,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Buginese. The primary religion practiced by the Bugis is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available