Alternate Names: Ndaoe, Ndau, “Umalasa” (pej.)
Genealogy:
Demographics: 4,500 (Quick 2007).
Language Use: Pendau is the everyday language in their settlements. They use Indonesian [ind] with outside officials. Children’s education is in Indonesian (2007).
Language Development: Grammar. Bible portions: 2002–2005.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Indonesia
Other Comments: “Umalasa” is a Bugis , exonym meaning ‘the sick ones’ with negative connotations. Muslim, Christian.