Malay in Denmark

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People Name: Malay
Country: Denmark
10/40 Window: No
Population: 800
World Population: 17,309,300
Primary Language: Malay
Primary Religion: Islam
Christian Adherents: 1.00 %
Evangelicals: 1.00 %
Scripture: Complete Bible
Online Audio NT: No
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
People Cluster: Malay
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History


Their cultural heritage and family units are tested when they move to European countries like Denmark. There is a Malaysian Danish Association in Denmark, but the Malays there blend the various cultures of Malaysia. They enjoy one another's company with Chinese food and colorful Malay-based dance productions. No doubt the cultures of Europe are becoming a part of their lives as well.

Where Are they Located?

The Malays in Denmark are most likely to live in urban centers.

What Are Their Lives Like?

It is difficult for Malays in Southeast Asia to maintain a pure culture because they are constantly in contact with the Chinese and South Asian peoples who live with them. This is even more pronounced when they live in Denmark where they have contact with Danes, and often use English as a trade language. Some even marry Danes. They do, however, manage to retain their Islamic religion and cultural events.

What Are Their Beliefs?



What Are Their Needs?

While the Malay place great emphasis on family, it is ironic that one of their greatest needs lies in the breakdown of the family unit. Divorce and youth issues are challenges facing the Malay family both in Malaysia and in Europe.

Prayer Points

* Pray that the peace of Christ will reign among the Malay people in Denmark.
* Pray that believers in Europe will take the gospel of Christ to the Malay people in Denmark.
* Pray for a Malay-based church planting movement to begin in Denmark and spread to Malaysia.
* Pray that the Word of God might penetrate the veiled hearts and minds of the Malay people in Europe.
* Pray that the Holy Spirit will speak to the hearts of Malay leaders, and give them a desire to seek truth and righteousness found only in Christ.

Text Source:   Keith Carey