Four tribal languages are now extinct in Sarawak, say linguist experts

The Borneo Cultures Museum in Kuching, which is a repository of irreplaceable collections, as well as a centre for both Sarawak and Borneo heritage, culture and language. Photo: The Star/N. Zulazhar Sheblee

Four tribal languages spoken by Sarawak ethnic groups are now extinct, according to Sarawak Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP).

Sarawak DBP director, Abang Haliman Abang Julai said according to researchers, the tribal languages that are now extinct are Seru, Pegu, Bliun and Lelak.