Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Malay Updated: Feb 2021

Kuala Lumpur - Malay

Kuala Lumpur, the bustling capital of Malaysia, offers a diverse and vibrant atmosphere for those looking to invest or serve its people. With a booming economy and a growing population, opportunities abound in areas such as technology, finance, and tourism. The city's rich culture and impressive infrastructure make it an attractive destination for expats and entrepreneurs alike. From delicious street food to stunning skyscrapers, Kuala Lumpur has something for everyone to experience and contribute to its dynamic growth.

Key Facts

Kuala Lumpur was founded in the 19th century as a tin mining settlement.
The city is home to the world's tallest twin towers, the Petronas Towers.
Kuala Lumpur is known for its diverse blend of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures.
The city has a vibrant street food scene, with dishes influenced by various cultures.
Kuala Lumpur is one of the top shopping destinations in the world, with over 66 shopping malls.
The city is home to the Batu Caves, a limestone hill with a series of caves and Hindu temples.

Overall Infrastructure Score

Total Infrastructure Score

13 / 35

Base

5/5

There is a strong, healthy church that can receive new ex-pats.

As of Feb 2021

1 submission on record

Strengths & Weaknesses

Top Strengths

Bible Translation 5/5

There is a full Bible translation available that is understandable and translated from original languages

Top Weaknesses

Healthy Churches 1/5

There are currently no healthy churches or they are growing in health.
Local Pastor Training 1/5

Local pastors are not being trained yet or the training is not recommended
Local Worship Music 1/5

Local believers sing Western worship songs in their own language or have written their own but with poor theology

Core Indicators

Base

5/5

There is a strong, healthy church that can receive new ex-pats.

Base Scale

1 There are currently no healthy churches or none to recommend.

2 Not on the ground yet, but a like-minded work is being planned.

3 On the ground, forming though not established and/or high level of scrutiny.

4 There is a strong, healthy church, but there are some limits to capacity (including: lack of ability to integrate new people whether due to lack of people to care for them or lack of enough people to be ballast for the church)

5 There is a strong, healthy church that can receive new ex-pats.

Bible Translation

5/5

There is a full Bible translation available that is understandable and translated from original languages

Bible Translation Scale

1 None.

2 Portions available

3 Books available

4 NT available OR a translation exists but quality issues (e.g., only from English to local language, not from original languages)

5 There is a full Bible translation available that is understandable and translated from original languages

Evangelism

2/5

Evangelism is happening, but not widely and not predominantly by local/long-term believers

Next Step (2 → 3)

Widen opportunities for evangelism across the city. Help local/long-term believers lead those efforts.

Evangelism Scale

1 None, or very limited happening

2 Evangelism is happening, but not widely and not predominantly by local/long-term believers

3 Evangelism is happening widely but not predominantly by local/long-term believers

4 Evangelism is happening in the local language predominantly by local/long-term believers, but not widely

5 Evangelism is happening in the local language, widely, and predominantly by local/long-term believers

Healthy Churches

1/5

There are currently no healthy churches or they are growing in health.

Next Step (1 → 2)

Start one healthy church! Then focus efforts on seeing another healthy church started in this place.

Healthy Churches Scale

1 There are currently no healthy churches or they are growing in health.

2 One healthy church exists

3 Multiple healthy churches exist and they have planted a healthy church (e.g., Lucknow)

4 Multiple healthy churches being planted by multiple local churches, but dependent on outside resources (e.g., Dubai)

5 There is a network of many churches working together with sustainable reproduction (e.g., Washington, DC)

Literature

2/5

Translated Christian literature is available, but not theologically sound

Next Step (2 → 3)

Help create good Christian literature.

Literature Scale

1 Not yet.

2 Translated Christian literature is available, but not theologically sound

3 Translated Christian literature is available, but with inadequate distribution

4 Translated Christian literature is available with adequate distribution but consumption is not wide. Local believers are creating literature and distribution platforms.

5 Translated Christian literature is available with adequate distribution and consumption. Local believers are primary content creators and distributors.

Local Pastor Training

1/5

Local pastors are not being trained yet or the training is not recommended

Next Step (1 → 2)

Establish good pastor training, even if it is led by outsiders and ad hoc

Local Pastor Training Scale

1 Local pastors are not being trained yet or the training is not recommended

2 There are good ways that local pastors are trained but these are more ad hoc or led by outsiders

3 There is clearly defined and on-going local pastor training in partnership with local churches, but dependent on outside resources

4 Local pastor training is happening using sufficient resources within local churches to train local pastors

5 There is a network of local churches training multiple local pastors on an on-going basis, and it is reproducing

Local Worship Music

1/5

Local believers sing Western worship songs in their own language or have written their own but with poor theology

Next Step (1 → 2)

Translate good songs for local believers to sing

Local Worship Music Scale

1 Local believers sing Western worship songs in their own language or have written their own but with poor theology

2 Local believers sing Western worship songs in their own language and with good theology

3 Local believers sing Western worship songs written by foreigners

4 Local believers sing worship songs written by local believers

5 Local believers sing worship songs written by local believers and they are being sung widely among the churches

Seminary

1/5

There is no known seminary for theological training or there is a Protestant seminary but it is not at all recommended

Next Step (1 → 2)

Establish an in-country seminary even if professors are expats. Long term goal of national students becoming professors.

Seminary Scale

1 There is no known seminary for theological training or there is a Protestant seminary but it is not at all recommended

2 There is an evangelical seminary that is theologically close but there are important theological differences.

3 There is a seminary for theological training, however the seminary professors are predominantly expats.

4 There is a seminary for theological training provided predominantly by locals; however it does not have the capacity to train all the leaders needed

5 There is a seminary for theological training. Its professors are predominantly locals and it has sufficient capacity to train the leaders needed; also it is financially sustainable

Location

Latest submission: Feb 2021

1 submission on record

Data reflects the most recent local assessment.