Nibong is the name of a language associated with one of the Punan peoples. There are at least 20 different Punan subgroups, one of which is Punan-Nibong.
The Punan-Nibong tribe lives in Sarawak, Malaysia's northern portion of the island of Borneo. Other Punan peoples live in Brunei, Indonesia or other parts of Malaysia.
This is a hunting-gathering culture. They rely on what they find in the tropical forests for their survival. As outsiders enter their homeland with advanced tools, the Punan peoples stand little chance of finding enough food to meet their needs. They live in longhouses.
The primary religion practiced by Punan groups is ethnic religion. Ethnic religion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation. This is a barrier to the gospel; anyone who shares the gospel with them is suspected of undermining their cultural ways.
The Punan-Nibong people need believers who will go as Christ's ambassadors, and teach them marketable skills that they can use in Malaysia.
Pray that the Punan-Nibong people will have dreams and visions of the Risen Christ that will lead them on a spiritual quest to find the Savior.
Pray for spiritual openness and opportunities to hear the gospel.
Pray for a Punan-Nibong church that is defined by love and obedience to Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Penan-Nibong in Malaysia.
http://www.survivalinternational.org/tribes/penan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punan_Bah
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penan-Nibong_language
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Penan-Nibong |
People Name in Country | Penan-Nibong |
Alternate Names | Penan |
Population this Country | 4,400 |
Population all Countries | 4,400 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 14482 |
ROP3 Code | 108180 |
ROP25 Code | 306654 |
ROP25 Name | Penan |
Country | Malaysia | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 43 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Sarawak, Kapit Division, upper Baram and Balui rivers, Mount Dulit area, 3 villages; Nibong branch of Lobong river, a tributary of Tinjar river. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Malaysia |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 43 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Sarawak, Kapit Division, upper Baram and Balui rivers, Mount Dulit area, 3 villages; Nibong branch of Lobong river, a tributary of Tinjar river.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
60.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
40.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Penan, Western (4,400 speakers) |
Language Code | pne Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Penan, Western (4,400 speakers) |
Language Code | pne Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Penan, Western |
Primary Language: Penan, Western
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1958-1967) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1974-2009) |
Bible-Complete | No |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Penan, Western | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Penan, Western | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Cayce - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |