Remun

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A language of Malaysia

ISO 639-3
lkj
Alternate Names
Milikin, Millikin
Population

3,500 (2000 SIL).

Location

Sarawak, Serian district, Kuching division, southeast of Serian to Balai Ringin. 13 villages.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Malayo-Chamic, Malayic, Ibanic
Language Use

Strong identity centered around the Remun isolect. All ages. Also use Iban [iba], Local Malay [zlm], English [eng], or Bukar Sadung [sdo]. Attitudes toward Iban [iba] and Local Malay [zlm] go from indifferent to unfriendly.

Writing
Unwritten.
Other Comments

Ethnic autonym: Remun Iban.