Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Other South Asian
Language: Telugu - (tel)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Country: Malaysia
Also found in: Bahrain; Bangladesh; Canada; Kuwait; Myanmar; Singapore; Sri Lanka; United Arab Emirates; United States
Population: 134,000
Global Population: 1,294,150
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Telugu of Malaysia, numbering 134,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other South Asian people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,294,150 in 10 countries. Their primary language is Telugu. The primary religion practiced by the Telugu 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