Melanau, Daro-Matu

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A language of Malaysia

ISO 639-3
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User Population

7,600 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). 4,800 Matu, 2,800 Daro.

Location

Sarawak: Daro and Matu areas on Matu river from Rejang river north channel to the sea.

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Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, North Borneo, Melanau-Kajang, Melanau
Dialects

Daro, Matu (Langle-Tamtlaih, Ngaleng, Phaneng).

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Melanau, Daro-Matu
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].