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
East and Southeast Asia
Bradley, David. 2007. "East and Southeast Asia." In Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages, edited by C. Moseley. 349-424. London & New York: Routledge.
Endangered
40 percent certain, based on the evidence available
<2,185
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 4
Less than half of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing at an accelerated pace.
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Speakers
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
2,185
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
Swamped by Malay, all speakers are bilingual and the language is severely endangered; several dialects are already extinct.
Location and Context
Countries
Malaysia
Location Description
Southwest peninsular Malaysia, along coast of Selangor and formerly as far south as Melaka and as far inland as Kuala Lumpur.
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Malay
Number of Other Language Speakers:
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Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Recent Resources
Aik tek ( 5 Julai 2009 ) kamin adak buat Fiel Trip ke Kg Uwang Asli Pulau Banting.