Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Borneo-Kalimantan

Language: Timugon Murut - (tih)

Alternate Name(s): Sabah Tribal - Murut

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Malaysia

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Population: 18,000

Global Population: 18,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Timogun Murut of Malaysia, numbering 18,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Borneo-Kalimantan people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Malaysia. Their primary language is Timugon Murut. The primary religion practiced by the Timogun Murut 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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