Alternate Names: Bonga, Garpunei
Genealogy:
Demographics: 900 (2011 SIL).
Language Use: Endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Under pressure from neighboring languages, such as Malasanga [mqz] and Tok Pisin [tpi], which the children prefer.
Nation of Origin: Papua New Guinea
Other Comments: People say Malalamai and Bonga names were given by the Australian administration. Bonga village is called Garingei by residents. Malalamai village residents call their village and language Garpunei. No residents could provide an agreed upon language name, though they agree it is the same language.