Brunei Malay in Brunei

Brunei Malay is the name used to refer to several very closely related and assimilated groups of indigenous peoples in Brunei. Although they are ethnically related to the Malay and share the Islamic religion, there are many cultural and linguistic differences that make the Brunei Malay distinct from the larger Malay populations. They write in Bahasa Malaysia but they speak in Brunei Malay, which is uniquely different in sound from spoken Malay. As the indigenous people of the land, the Brunei Malay generally enjoy special privileges and benefit from oil wealth. All Brunei Malay are classified as Muslims at birth. However, individual beliefs will often be influenced by tribal religions of their ancestors.

Ministry Obstacles

Material wealth often prevents people from accepting that they are spiritually paupers when they don't have Christ.

Scripture Focus

"Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me."  Psalm 51:2-3

Scripture Prayer

Pray for true heart-felt repentance to come to leaders of this people group.

Prayer Focus

Pray these prosperous people would increasingly see the spiritual poverty of anyone without Christ. May they seek spiritual wealth. Pray for persons and households of peace among the Brunei Malay who will catalyze movements to Jesus among their own people. There are very few believers in this group. Pray that they may see that the Great Commission compels them to take the good news to their neighbors.