There are also discriminatory laws and actions against non-Muslims. The majority, however, have remained Buddhist. Every effort is made to prevent the conversion of the small ethnic communities to Christianity. There is much discrimination and bureaucratic obstruction. Worship services in private homes are strongly discouraged, and churches are closed on the weakest of pretexts.
Governmental restrictions make it extremely difficult for missionaries to work in traditional ways.
Urgent prayer is needed for the spiritual climate of Malaysia to be penetrated with the light of the Gospel. Prayer Points Ask the Lord to send Christians who will witness with their lives to the Burmese of Malaysia. Ask the Holy Spirit to give creative ideas for evangelism to the missions agencies that are targeting the Burmese. Pray for the Lord to use the Jesus film to soften the hearts of the Burmese towards the Gospel message. Ask God to open the spiritual ears of the Burmese as they listen to Christian radio broadcasts.