Language code: ms

Malay belongs to the Austronesian language family. It is an official language in Brunei and Malaysia, and one of the official languages in Singapore. Malay is primarily written using the Latin script, known as the Malay alphabet or Rumi. Additionally, the Arabic script (Jawi) is also used, particularly in religious contexts in Malaysia and Brunei. It is estimated that there are more than 26 million speakers worldwide.