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most Malaysia townships, esp those in North
Peninsula Malaysia, SP's population consists of
mainly Malay, Chinese, Indian and Sikh. Malay spoken
language, affectionally called 'Bahasa
Kampung' (means village language)
is commonly used in place of the standard 'Bahasa
Malaysia'.
The
unique colloquial Bahasa Kampung create a sense
of brotherhood closeness between people speaking
it. Especially when we overheard it in a place
far away from home.
Bahasa
Kampung in different parts of Malaysia all have
their own uniqueness. It is not only about
accent, it involves unique slang, modified words,
tune and grammer.
Common
words used such as 'satu kupang' for
'sepuluh sen' (ten cents), 'dok mana?' for
'tinggal di mana' (where do you stay?), 'habak' for
'beritahu' (tell; inform), 'nak pi
mana?' for 'hendak pergi ke
mana?' (where are you going?).
Chinese
Indian (under
construction; assistance needed)
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