Kensiu

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A language of Malaysia

Location

Kedah: Baling district near Thai border; Perak: Hulu Perak district.

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Language NameKensiu

User Population

9 in Thailand (2015 N. Bishop). Ethnic population: 250 (Bradley 2007a).

Location

Yala province: Thanto district.

Alternate Names

Belubn, Kansiw, Kense, Kenseu, Kensieu, Kensiw, Maniq, Mawas, Mengo, Meni, Menik, Moni, Monik, Moniq, Mos, Ngok Pa, Orang Bukit, Orang Liar, Tiong, “Sakai” (pej.)

Language Status

8b (Nearly extinct).

Language Use

Only spoken by one family unit. Shifted to Southern Thai [sou].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%.

Other Comments

Negrito pygmies, nomads, small bands. Traditional religion.

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