People
Who they are
The Murut Sembakung are an Indigenous community living in the riverine and forest regions of northern Borneo. Traditionally connected to the land, rivers, and subsistence farming, they preserve their own language and a way of life shaped by the tropical rainforest and kinship ties.
Where they live
2
Countries
8K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Indonesia Partially reached
|
57.9%
|
4.400 |
Malaysia Partially reached
|
42.1%
|
3.200 |
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Sembakung Murut
Portions translated
- Translation started Done
- Portions Current stage
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)17.4%
Evangelicals6.7%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento e discipulado dos cristãos Murut Sembakung em suas comunidades locais.
Por traduções claras das Escrituras e recursos bíblicos na língua materna desse povo.
Pelo testemunho vivo de amor e esperança entre as famílias que ainda seguem as crenças tradicionais.
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