Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
People Cluster: Banjar of Kalimantan
Language: Tenggarong Kutai Malay - (vkt)
Alternate Name(s): Banjar Sub-cluster
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Indonesia
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Population: 381,000
Global Population: 381,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Kutai of Indonesia, numbering 381,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Banjar of Kalimantan people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Indonesia. Their primary language is Tenggarong Kutai Malay. The primary religion practiced by the Kutai 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: Not Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available