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 | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Malay (macrolanguage)
|
Official
Working
|
Majority |
|
English
|
Working
|
Large minority |
|
Mandarin Chinese
|
No special status | Significant minority |
|
Ambonese Malay
|
Official
Working
|
— |
|
Batek
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Besisi
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Chewong
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Iban
|
National
Regional
|
— |
|
Jakattoe
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Jakun
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Jehai
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Kadazan Dusun
|
National
|
— |
|
Kensiu
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Lanoh
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Minriq
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Orang Kanaq
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Orang Seletar
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Semai
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Semaq Beri
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Semelai
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Tamil
|
Regional
|
— |
|
Temuan
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Tutuba
|
Minority
|
— |