The Sekapan are a small, minority group located in Malaysia.
They live in the Belaga district of Sarawak in Malaysia.
The people make their living hunting, selling jungle products and farming. A few work in the publc sector.
Though some still practice their traditional religion, many have become Christians. From 1920 onward BEM (Borneo Evanglical Mission) did work among them.
There is a need for the local believers to undertake the support of a pastor.
Pray for the gospel to be declared in this region.
Pray for an improvement in the quality of life for the people.
Scripture Prayers for the Sekapan in Malaysia.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Sekapan |
People Name in Country | Sekapan |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 2,200 |
Population all Countries | 2,200 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 14821 |
ROP3 Code | 108797 |
ROP25 Code | 307340 |
ROP25 Name | Sekapan |
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, Belaga. 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, Belaga.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 6.00 %) |
40.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
60.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Sekapan (2,200 speakers) |
Language Code | skp Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Sekapan (2,200 speakers) |
Language Code | skp Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Sekapan |
Primary Language: Sekapan
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
None reported |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |