Melanau, Kanowit-Tanjong
PrintA language of Malaysia
ISO 639-3
Population
200 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 500.
Location
Sarawak, 3rd Division, middle stretch Rejang River. Kanowit dialect downstream from Tanjong dialect.
Language Maps
Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Dialects
Kanowit, Tanjong.
Language Use
Endangered (2000 S. Wurm). Being absorbed by Iban [iba]. Home. Few or no children use Kanowit dialect. Neutral attitudes.
Language Resources
Writing
Unwritten.