Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to both Ambonese Malay , and Manado Malay ,.
Status Notes: LWC in Papua Province. Used in market, some business, and in situations where ethnic groups are mixed (market, sports, etc.) and in government offices. Became an LWC through trade.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 500,000 (2007 SIL), increasing. L1 and L2 speakers combined. L2 users: 500,000 L1 and L2 speakers combined.
Language Use: Growing number of L1 speakers, who express a strong preference for their Malay variety over Indonesian [ind] or other regional varieties. All domains except religion, government or education. All ages. Positive attitudes. Most also use Indonesian [ind] or a vernacular language or both. Used as L2 by Beneraf [bnv], Berik [bkl], Betaf [bfe], Bonggo [bpg], Dabe [dbe], Dao [daz], Dineor [mrx], Emem [enr], Fedan [pdn], Jofotek-Bromnya [jbr], Kaptiau [kbi], Kayagar [kyt], Kimki [sbt], Kirikiri [kiy], Kowiai [kwh], Kwinsu [kuc], Liki [lio], Mawes [mgk], Mo [wkd], Morori [mok], Nakai [nkj], Namla [naa], Nimboran [nir], Orya [ury], Skou [skv], Sobei [sob], Sowari [dmy], Sunum [ymn], Tangko [tkx], Tarpia [tpf], Tebi [dmu], Tobati [tti], Towei [ttn], Usku [ulf], Viid [snu], Vitou [vto], Warembori [wsa], Yei [jei], Zorop [wfg].
Language Development: Papuan Malay used unofficially in many school settings. Films.
Nation of Origin: Indonesia