Acehnese in Malaysia


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Introduction / History

The Aceh are a blend of many races. They are also known as the Akhir, A-Tsing and Urueng.

Most Aceh people live on the northern tip of Indonesia's island of Sumatra in Aceh Province. They are the majority ethnic group there. Their provincial capital of Banda Aceh used to be a stopover for Southeast Asian Muslims traveling by ship to Mecca.

In the 21st century, there have been a couple of times when Aceh people have fled to Malaysia. This has either been because of civil unrest and the resulting marshal law, which affects the local people, or because of natural disasters. In both cases the Acehnese in Malaysia are living under desperate circumstances.


Where Are they Located?

Acehnese are often not allowed to legally live and work in Malaysia. For that reason, many of them stay near the construction sites and other places of work, ready to flee whenever they see a police officer approaching.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Some Acehnese are able to find low-paying jobs as construction workers and venders in Malaysia, but a large number of them cannot find work. They are at risk of being trafficked into slave-like conditions. Those who find work are expected to send money back to their families in Indonesia.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Known throughout Indonesia as devout followers of Islam, they are very proud of their Muslim faith. Their devotion to Islam has sometimes led to militancy and violence against the Indonesian government, which they consider to be less devoted to Islam.


What Are Their Needs?

The Aceh people in Malaysia need to find ways to contribute to the local economy, and earn an honest living. They need job skills so that they will not be vulnerable to those who will try to exploit them.


Prayer Points

Pray for Chinese and Indonesian believers to help them gain work skills that will allow them to earn a good living.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to break through to Aceh people so that they will forsake the darkness and seek the One who is the Light of the World.
Pray for a church planting movement among Aceh people in Malaysia that will spread to those living in Indonesia.


Scripture Prayers for the Acehnese in Malaysia.


References

https://books.google.com/books?id=50yfyy0F0bQC&pg=PA17&lpg=PA17&dq=Acehnese+Malaysia+work&source=bl&ots=xk8Kn1I2gO&sig=oDnSaO8DCtOioA2iBzUNwNkRZvY&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjohbPRpZTOAhUP8GMKHUV1DSEQ6AEIKDAB#v=onepage&q=Acehnese%20Malaysia%20work&f=false
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=894884
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acehnese_people
https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/malaysia0404.pdf
http://profile.nus.edu.sg/fass/geotgb/Nah%20and%20Bunnell.pdf
https://books.google.com/books?id=kQznBwAAQBAJ&pg=PA207&lpg=PA207&dq=%22Acehnese+in+Kuala%22&source=bl&ots=mAe42SCPTC&sig=m49pYgd4E3A-R-1UjIT5Ks34d80&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiHssGqm5TOAhUBwWMKHSAbALgQ6AEIIjAB#v=onepage&q=%22Acehnese%20in%20Kuala%22&f=false


Profile Source:   Global Prayer Digest  

People Name General Acehnese
People Name in Country Acehnese
Pronunciation AH-chay-NEEZ
Alternate Names Achehnese; Atjeh
Population this Country 91,000
Population all Countries 4,148,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 2
PeopleID3 10144
ROP3 Code 100036
Country Malaysia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 49  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Country Malaysia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 49  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)

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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Malay
Language Code zlm   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Aceh
Primary Language Malay
Language Code zlm   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Aceh
People Groups Speaking Malay

Primary Language:  Malay

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1629-1932)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1668-1974)
Bible-Complete Yes  (2015)
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Mobile App Android Bible app: Injil MY General / Other
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Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Malay Literacy & Evangelism International
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