Sihan

A language of Malaysia

ISO 639: spg
Alternate Names: Sian
Population: 50 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 100 (2000).
Location:: Sarawak state: Kapita division, Belaga.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, North Borneo, Melanau-Kajang, Kajang
Dialects: None known. May be intelligible of Bukitan [bkn], Ukit [umi], and Punan Batu [pnm].
Language Use: Endangered (2000 S. Wurm). Some young people, all adults. Few to half the children speak Sihan.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Sihan
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].

Location: Sarawak state: Kapita division, Belaga.