Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Banjar of Kalimantan

Language: Southern Tidung - (itd)

Alternate Name(s): Tidung, Banjar Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Indonesia

Also found in: Malaysia

Population: 33,500

Global Population: 57,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Tidong of Indonesia, numbering 33,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Banjar of Kalimantan people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 57,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Southern Tidung. The primary religion practiced by the Tidong 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