Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Borneo-Kalimantan

Language: Bisaya, Sabah - (bsy)

Alternate Name(s): Sabah Bisaya

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Malaysia

Also found in: United States

Population: 85,000

Global Population: 100,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Bisaya of Malaysia, numbering 85,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Borneo-Kalimantan people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 100,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Bisaya, Sabah. The primary religion practiced by the Bisaya 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

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Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available