This table lists languages spoken in Malaysia, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
23 languages| Language | Statuses | Share, % | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ambonese Malay
|
Official
Working
|
— | — |
|
Malay (macrolanguage)
|
Official
Working
|
75.8 | 25,000,000 |
|
Mandarin Chinese
|
No special status | 15.2 | 5,000,000 |
|
Batek
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Chewong
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Kadazan Dusun
|
National
|
— | — |
|
English
|
Working
|
45.5 | 15,000,000 |
|
Iban
|
National
Regional
|
— | — |
|
Jakun
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Jehai
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Jakattoe
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Kensiu
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Lanoh
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Besisi
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Minriq
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Orang Kanaq
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Orang Seletar
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Semai
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Semelai
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Semaq Beri
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Tamil
|
Regional
|
— | — |
|
Tutuba
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Temuan
|
Minority
|
— | — |