Murut, Keningau
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A language of Malaysia
Alternate Names
Central Murut
Autonym
Keningau Murut
User Population
3,000 (2015 A. Jampadin), decreasing. Ethnic population: 7,000 (2000 A. Jampadin).
Location
Sabah: Keningau district, east of Pegalan river down to Ansip village.
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Language Status
7 (Shifting).
Language Use
Young people prefer Sabah Malay [msi], Standard Malay [zsm]. Mixed use: Home, Friends. Adults only. Positive attitudes. Shifting to Sabah Malay [msi]. Most also use Standard Malay [zsm]. Some also use Bookan Murut [bnb]. Some also use Hakka Chinese [hak]. Some also use Paluan Murut [plz]. Some also use Tahol Murut [mvv]. Some also use Timugon Murut [tih]. A few also use Kadazan Dusun [dtp]. A few also use Kuijau [dkr]. Used as L2 by Gana [gnq].
Language Development
Literature. Newspapers. Radio. TV. Videos. NT: 2010.
Christian.