Mixed Language Communication of Malaysian Society by Vnorsone777
Mixed Language Communication of Malaysian Society.
Did you know that people in Malaysia sometimes mix languages when communicating? For example, "I don't know, maybe he has another appointment" Malay + English or "It's been a long time, I'll catch up la!".
The term for this unique habit is called rojak, which means "to destroy". This rojak language can exist because Malaysia was a former colony of the Commonwealth Nations or England.
You could say that the rojak language is similar to the "jaksel language" which often mixes English with Indonesian. The interesting fact is that Malaysians who value language always avoid using this language because it sounds bad.