Experts say native language of Mendriq Orang Asli in Kelantan could become extinct in 20 years

Experts say native language of Mendriq Orang Asli in Kelantan could become extinct in 20 years

Malay Mail - Malaysia·2023-06-26 13:01

GUA MUSANG, June 26 — ”Kerjak kuet untuk derik bek belak, ba masak ba senge bek.” This is a saying in the native language of the Mendriq Orang Asli community in Kelantan that they hold close to their hearts.

Loosely translated, it means, “Work hard for yourself for the sake of your future.” This is what the elders would utter each morning before their family members embark on their daily activities such as hunting or farming in the forest.

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