Day 24

FEBRUARY | 2024

Malaysia

PRAYER FOR THIS COUNTRY

Malaysia aims to revitalize its economy and promote domestic and foreign investments while adhering to sound governance principles, streamlining business processes, and reducing bureaucracy. One significant aspect of Malaysia’s diplomatic ties with China is its historic trade and cultural heritage collaboration spanning several decades.

Pray to ask God to give Malaysian leaders the wisdom to make righteous decisions in Jesus’ Name (The Holy Bible, Proverbs 11:11).

MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY

The multicultural population of Malaysia contributes to a great deal of political, ethnic, and religious divides. About half the population is ethnic Malays and the other half is made up of Chinese, Indians, and indigenous ethnic groups.  Since 2020 there have been three Prime Ministers. Current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was appointed in November 2022 and leads a tenuous coalition. Fundamentalist Muslims have a significant presence in Malaysia, influencing public opinion. Over the past decade, the government conducted widespread crackdowns to silence, harass, and lock up hundreds of critics.  Christians in Malaysia face many challenges in sharing their faith, as open evangelism is prohibited. However, increasing numbers of prayer initiatives and watches across the nation are bringing together Christian Believers in united prayer for their nation and for God to protect and break through.

CHIEF OF STATE
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Abdullah of Pahang
HEAD OF GOV.
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin
POPULATION
30,514,000
CHRISTIANS
8.4%
EVANGLICAL CHRISTIANS
3.2%
DOMINANT RELIGION
Sunni Islam
PERSECUTION RANKING
43
REFUGEES
270,621
LIFE EXPECTANCY
74.75 yrs
LITERACY RATE
93.1%
POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE
3.8%