Baba Malay language

Baba Malay is a creole language that developed from a blend of Bazaar Malay and Hokkien dialect. It was historically used by Peranakan Chinese communities in Malaysia and Singapore. The Peranakan Chinese are native-born individuals of mixed Chinese and local ancestry, who often adopted indigenous customs and languages rather than Chinese.12

Baba Malay served as a common language within these communities, distinct from both standard Malay and Chinese dialects. While it was once characteristic of the Peranakan population, its use has largely been replaced by local forms of English since the mid-20th century.12