AFWIS joins Operation World in prayer for Malaysia, Asia

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Aug 21: Malaysia, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah

Malaysia, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah

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Malaysia

Asia

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Geography

Area: 330,434 sq km
Two distinct parts: Peninsular (West) Malaysia on the Kra peninsula of mainland Asia (PM), and East Malaysia (EM) consisting of the territories of Sarawak and Sabah on the northern third of the island of Borneo. Well-watered, tropical rainforest.
Population: 27,913,990    Annual Growth: 1.72%
Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Urbanites: 72.2%
HDI Rank: 66 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)

Peoples

Peoples: 183 (31% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card

Official language: Malay    Languages: 145 All languages

Religion

Largest Religion: Muslim

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	2,632,289	9.43	1.9
Evangelicals	1,207,985	4.3	2.9
Muslim	17,476,949	62.61

Challenge for Prayer

Religious freedom for all faiths is constitutionally guaranteed despite changes that threaten this. Pray especially that the Christian community may continue to possess the liberty to practice, profess and propagate their faith amid the discrimination and intimidation arising from the process of Islamization currently occurring.
     For an additional 8 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

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The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Malaysia.

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Peninsular Malaysia

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Challenge for Prayer

Church practices must adapt to changing realities. Cell groups are thriving, especially among the Bumiputeras (both Malay and non-Malay). Using Bahasa Malaysia in church services can also introduce complications because of certain laws. The lure of materialism and worldly lifestyles tempts many young urban Christians of all ethnic groups; meanwhile, traditional congregations are increasingly aged. Effective discipleship and community must be developed. Pray for wisdom for church leaders and for renewal that sees churches full and relevant.
     For an additional 3 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

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The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Peninsular Malaysia.

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Sabah

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Challenge for Prayer

Peoples needing prayer.
a) The Muslim peoples are almost untouched. Pray for specific outreach to:
     i The Filipino-related peoples, many of whom are refugees from the strife resulting from Muslim agitation in Mindanao, Philippines.
     ii The Indonesians, most being illegal immigrants from Sulawesi and Java. Little is being done to reach them.
     iii The local Malay and Muslim tribal peoples, notably the Bisaya and Bajau.
b) Indigenous (Bumiputera) groups are neglected in many ways.
     i Some groups are still only partially evangelized, though there have been large people movements among them. Few languages have the NT. There are Bible translation needs in 12 languages but virtually no foreign personnel left; nationals must pick up the slack.
     ii These rural, tribal peoples suffer the most intense levels of poverty, unemployment and lack of education. The government fails to invest its significant income from Sabah’s natural resources into assisting non-Malay Bumiputeras. Claims that Muslim immigrants receive greater favour and help than the Christian and animist tribals are common.
     For an additional 2 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

More Information

The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Sabah.