Malaysian Sign Language
A language of Malaysia (Peninsular)
| Population | 24,000. |
| Alternate names | Bahasa Isyarat Malaysia |
| Dialects | Variations are found in every state, but are mutually intelligible with the possible exception of some places in Terengganu state. The status of the sign language in Terengganu is not yet clear. |
| Classification | Deaf sign language |
| Language use | Under development by the Ministry of Education since 1978 and used in government programs. Used by most Deaf in Malaysia, especially those who have gone to school. All ages. Positive attitude. L2 is written language only, unless the deaf person has partial hearing. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L2: 40%. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
HURLBUT, Hope M., author. 2003. "A preliminary survey of the signed languages of Malaysia."
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