Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Madura of Java

Language: Madura - (mad)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Singapore

Also found in: Indonesia

Population: 19,500

Global Population: 8,104,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Madurese of Singapore, numbering 19,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Madura of Java people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 8,104,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Madura. The primary religion practiced by the Madurese 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