Also Known As:
Besisi, Cellate, Southern Sakai, Betise', Betisek, Belandas, Süd-Sakai
Dialects & Varieties
- Sisi
- Kuala Langot Besisi
- Selangor Sakai
- Betise'
- Malakka Besisi
- Ulu Langat Orang Bukit
A dictionary of Mah Meri as spoken at Bukit Bangkong
Nicole Kruspe. 2010. "A Dictionary of Mah Meri As Spoken At Bukit Bangkong." Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press.
Threatened
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
2896
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 1
Most members of the community or ethnic group speak the language. Speaker numbers may be decreasing, but very slowly.
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Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 3
Used mainly in the home and/or with family, but remains the primary language of these domains for many community members.
3
Transmission
Transmission -1
All members of the community, including children, speak the language.
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Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
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Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
Malaysia
Location Description
Kuala Langat and Sepang areas of Selangor (Peninsular Malaysia). Mah Meri villages include, Sungai Judah, Sungai Mata, Sungai Rambai, Kepau Laut, Pulan Banting, Tongkah, Tanjung Sepat, Bukit Bangkong.
Government Support
No support
Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Speakers are all bilingual in Malay.
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
Malay is used in all domains except between speakers of Mah Meri, within the community.
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Recent Resources
Aik tek ( 5 Julai 2009 ) kamin adak buat Fiel Trip ke Kg Uwang Asli Pulau Banting.