Language NameMurut, Kolod
User Population2,000 in Malaysia (2015 R. Ganang), decreasing. Less than 1,000 in Sarawak. More than 1,000 in Sabah.
LocationSabah: Sipitang district, Bamban, Iburu, Meligan, Sulob, and Ulu Bole villages; Tenom district, Bamban village; Sarawak: Lawas district, Long Tengoa.
Alternate NamesKolod, Kolor, Kolour, Kolur, Okolod, Okolod Murut
DialectsLexical similarity: 82% with Okolod [kqv] in Sabah; 70% with Pensiangan Murut dialect of Tagal Murut [mvv]; 34% with Lun Bawang [lnd].
Language UseMixed use: Home, Friends, Work. Older adults only. Neutral attitudes. Shifted to Sabah Malay [msi]. Many also use Lundayeh [lnd]. Many also use Standard Malay [zsm]. Many also use Tahol Murut [mvv].
