Alternate Names: Kalabit, Kerabit
Dialects: Brung, Lepu Potong, Libbung, Long Lellang, Long Peluan, Pa’ Dalih, Pa’ Umor (spoken in Bario), Tabun.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 4,000 in Malaysia (2011 SIL). Population total all countries: 4,640. Ethnic population: 5,000.
Language Use: Decreasingly used by the youth. All domains in the village. Positive attitudes.
Language Development: Community mother-tongue based play school started in 2007 in Bario. Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Bible portions: 1965.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Malaysia
Other Comments: Strongly independent. Most live outside language area.