Sekapan in Malaysia
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Christian
Evangelical
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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. |
