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The Belait language, an endangered indigenous language of Brunei, is experiencing a significant decline due to language shift, urbanization, and reduced intergenerational transmission. This study provides a descriptive analysis of the current status of Belait, examining the sociolinguistic factors contributing to its endangerment and evaluating strategies for its preservation. Findings indicate that Belait faces challenges such as the dominance of Malay and English, limited institutional support, and a sharp decline in fluent speakers. However, community-led revitalization projects, linguistic documentation, and digital initiatives have emerged as crucial interventions to mitigate this decline. Government-supported language documentation efforts, integrating Belait into digital platforms, and community-driven educational programs have been identified as key strategies for sustaining the language. This study underscores the urgent need for structured institutional support and policy driven initiatives to complement grassroots efforts, ensuring the survival of Belait as a vital component of Bruneis linguistic and cultural heritage. Strengthening language maintenance strategies through education, digital engagement, and government collaboration is essential to reversing the trend of language loss for future generations.

The preservation of Belait language requires a multifaceted approach combining community involvement, linguistic documentation, digital initiatives, and media integration.While grassroots efforts have been vital, institutional support remains limited.Implementing strategies like integrating Belait into Bruneis educational system, supporting government-led documentation, and leveraging digital platforms are crucial.Ultimately, preserving Belait is not merely about maintaining a language, but protecting the Belait communitys cultural identity, traditions, and shared history.

Penelitian lebih lanjut perlu dilakukan untuk mengeksplorasi efektivitas program revitalisasi bahasa yang dipimpin oleh masyarakat, khususnya dengan mempertimbangkan peran teknologi digital dan media sosial dalam menjangkau generasi muda. Selain itu, studi komparatif dapat dilakukan dengan bahasa-bahasa minoritas lain di wilayah tersebut untuk mengidentifikasi praktik terbaik dan tantangan umum dalam upaya pelestarian bahasa. Terakhir, penelitian tentang dampak kebijakan bahasa nasional terhadap keberlangsungan bahasa Belait sangat penting untuk memberikan rekomendasi kebijakan yang lebih efektif dan berkelanjutan, serta memastikan bahwa bahasa Belait tetap menjadi bagian integral dari warisan budaya Brunei Darussalam. Penelitian-penelitian ini akan memberikan wawasan yang lebih mendalam tentang dinamika pelestarian bahasa dan membantu merumuskan strategi yang lebih tepat sasaran untuk melindungi bahasa Belait dari kepunahan.

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