Kiput

A language of Malaysia

ISO 639: kyi
Population: 450 (Blust 2002).
Location:: Sarawak: south of Marudi, Benawa and Kuala Tutoh villages.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, North Borneo, North Sarawakan, Berawan-Lower Baram, Lower Baram, Central, A
Dialects: Long Kiput, Long Tutoh (Kuala Tutoh). Related to Narom [nrm], Lelak [llk], Tutong [ttg], Belait [beg], and Berawan languages.
Language Use: Some young people, all adults. Also use Iban [iba].
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Kiput
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].

Location: Sarawak: south of Marudi, Benawa and Kuala Tutoh villages.