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- The language has its roots in Malay, which had been used as a trade language throughout the archipelago for centuries. In the early 20th century, as the idea of Indonesian nationhood began to take shape, Indonesian nationalists chose a standardized form of Malay as the basis for a national language.
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The Indonesian language serves as the national and official language, the language of education, communication, transaction and trade documentation, the development of national culture, science, technology, and mass media.
Jul 4, 2018 · Bahasa Indonesia was adopted to make communication easier across the vast Indonesian archipelago, but its simplicity has only created new barriers.
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Aug 17, 2024 · How did Bahasa Indonesia become Indonesia's national language and why is it so successful in uniting the culturally and linguistically diverse nation?
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language of Indonesia, spoken by over 200 million people. It evolved from Malay and became the national language as part of Indonesia’s nation-building efforts. The language reflects Indonesia’s cultural diversity, with influences from many local and foreign languages.
You may wonder, why Bahasa Indonesia was chosen as a national language of Indonesia? According to the Language Development and Cultivation Agency, The Ministry of Education and Culture (n.d.), Bahasa Indonesia was born on October 28, 1928 which coincided with Hari Sumpah Pemuda (English: the Youth Pledge Day).
Oct 21, 2015 · This chapter deals with the origin of the Indonesian national language and its development from 1928 to the Reformasi (Reform) period. It also examines Indonesian policy towards the national language and its relationships with nation-building.
Oct 24, 2024 · The Indonesian language (Bahasa Indonesia) is the official and national language of Indonesia, a country renowned for its linguistic diversity. Over 700 local languages are spoken across its 18,000 islands.
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