Mah Meri
PrintA language of Malaysia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Besisi, Cellate
Population
2,990 (2003 COAC). Ethnic population: 3,680 (2008 JHEOA).
Location
Peninsular, Islands in straits south of Johor to Selangor coast.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Dialects
Betise’ (Betisek), Kuala Langot Besisi, Malakka Besisi, Selangor Sakai, Sisi, Ulu Langat Orang Bukit.
Language Use
One dialect became extinct late 19th century, others have become extinct. Also use Local Malay [zlm] (Bradley 2007).
Language Development
NT: 1933.
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