Language and Identity: A Reappraisal of Negeri Sembilan Malay Language

Aman, Idris; Jaafar, Mohammad Fadzeli; Awal, Norsimah Mat

doi:10.21315/km2019.37.1.2

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“…The unique language spoken in Negeri Sembilan is inhabited and influenced by different cultures in Melaka, Johor and Minangkabau. Conclusively, the study conducted by Aman, Jaafar, & Mat Awal (2019) revealed that Negeri Sembilan's Malay language phonology defines the identification of the state as both language and identity are interconnected. Thus, it is fair to say that language and identity walks hand in hand and can be seen through the attitudes and behaviour of individuals who practice the language on a daily basis.…”

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“…The Malay language also consists of numerous dialects and pronunciations depending on the states of the country. For instance, in the Malaysian Peninsula, the Malay language that is spoken in Negeri Sembilan is unique and different from other states as it has half-low back vowel of /ɔ/ (bɔto) (Aman, Jaafar, & Mat Awal, 2019). The unique language spoken in Negeri Sembilan is inhabited and influenced by different cultures in Melaka, Johor and Minangkabau.…”

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“…As it holds values and function, it interrelates itself with an identity; different language consists of different structure and complexity. This discussion regarding language evolving and representing identity has been going on for decades among many sociologists and linguists (Aman, Jaafar, & Mat Awal, 2019). Aman, Jaafar and Mat Awal (2019) have also mentioned that various researchers emphasized the interrelation of language and identity and language is known as one of the best markers to pinpoint the identity of a society or an individual.…”

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“…This discussion regarding language evolving and representing identity has been going on for decades among many sociologists and linguists (Aman, Jaafar, & Mat Awal, 2019). Aman, Jaafar and Mat Awal (2019) have also mentioned that various researchers emphasized the interrelation of language and identity and language is known as one of the best markers to pinpoint the identity of a society or an individual. The bond of language and identity is strong as the linguistic features of the language used can demonstrate the participation of an individual in society (Aman, Jaafar, & Mat Awal, 2019).…”

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“…Aman, Jaafar and Mat Awal (2019) have also mentioned that various researchers emphasized the interrelation of language and identity and language is known as one of the best markers to pinpoint the identity of a society or an individual. The bond of language and identity is strong as the linguistic features of the language used can demonstrate the participation of an individual in society (Aman, Jaafar, & Mat Awal, 2019). This is because social identity and an individual's identity are characterised from the criteria of the language used such as phonetics features, lexical as well as syntax structure of language.…”

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The research aimed to discuss the distinctive features of the Ribun Dayak language. The description of the features was essential to foster the language for future preservation, revitalization, and development. Moreover, the research focused on descriptive analysis of the language’s phonemes. The Ribun Dayak speaks the Ribun language and inhabits sub-districts Tayan Hulu, Parindu, Bonti, and Kembayan, district Sanggau, West Kalimantan. This indigenous language is vital for thousands of speakers residing in a broad zone. In effect, the language needs to be scientifically and linguistically described in terms of phonology through the research. The data collection technique was an interview and recording, and the data collecting tool was the Swadesh lexicostatistics recorded from informants using a voice recorder. Analysis of the data collected signifies that the distinctive features of language’s phonemes are vowels, diphthongs, consonants, and semi-vowels. The vowels are /i/, /u/, /e/, /o/, and /a/, and the diphthongs are <ai> and <au>. Moreover, the consonants consist of plosive, fricative, nasal, trill, and lateral, and the semi-vowel comprises /w/ and /y/. Some phonemes are consonant clusters and compounds. The onset consonant clusters are /mp/, /nt/, /nc/, and /ŋk/, while the codas consonant clusters are /nt/ and /ŋk/. Furthermore, the consonant compounds are /m-p/, /n-t/, /n-c/, /ŋ-k/, /n-s/, and /h-w/. The research also identifies three consonants with two allophones, namely /p/ with [p] and [p’], /t/ with [t] and [t’], and /k/ with [k] and [k’] while the rest only have one. The compound consonants of the language indicate phonologically conditioned interactions with asymmetrical features, which is only with voiceless consonants.

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Buah Buton in Traditional House Interior: Representation of Women's Role and Influence

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Buah buton is a three-dimensional wooden carving as an interior object in the traditional house of Negeri Sembilan. The purpose of this article is to establish a link between the buah buton in Luak Tanah Mengandung, Negeri Sembilan and the position of women who connect the legacy and leadership in the Adat Perpatih, a customary community law, and how such a relationship manifests itself within the traditional house's interior. The function of buah buton was revealed through fieldwork and interviews with community leaders, which were then combined into a narrative that represented the function of buah buton. The findings revealed the presence of buah buton design hung in certain positions in certain houses, mainly in women-dominated areas. The design and position of the buah buton represent the concept of feminism, which refers to the nature and character of women applied to the visual shape and position of the subject. This aspect is associated with the house’s interior, such as the mother's house and tiang seri, which represents the unique characteristics of women and their influence in the Adat Perpatih. Through exploration of the psychological and cultural aspects of the mother's house within Adat Perpatih, this article intends to gain a deeper understanding of the societal framework. This inquiry will shed light on the distinct ways in which these environments shape and reflect women’s pivotal roles and influences in their society.

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Language and Identity: A Reappraisal of Negeri Sembilan Malay Language

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Level of Attachment of Malaysian TESL Students Towards Their Cultural Identity

Level of Attachment of Malaysian TESL Students Towards Their Cultural Identity

Phonological Distinctive Features of the Ribun Dayak Language: The Phonemes and Word Syllables

Buah Buton in Traditional House Interior: Representation of Women's Role and Influence

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