Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
People Cluster: Borneo-Kalimantan
Language: Mainstream Kenyah - (xkl)
Alternate Name(s): Lepo Tau, Sarawak Tribal - Baram-Kenyah, Badang
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Malaysia
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Population: 23,000
Global Population: 23,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Madang of Malaysia, numbering 23,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Borneo-Kalimantan people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Malaysia. Their primary language is Mainstream Kenyah. The primary religion practiced by the Madang is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available