Indonesian Language

Indonesian Language is the official language used in Indonesia. It was

originally derived from the Riau dialect of the Malayan language. It
officially became the national language of Indonesia through the Youth's
Oath (Sumpah Pemuda), especially the third point that reads: "Kami poetera
dan poeteri Indonesia, mendjoendjoeng bahasa persatoean, bahasa
Indonesia." ("We sons and daughters of Indonesia, respect the National
Language, Indonesia") that occured in 1928.
The Indonesian Language is similar with it's Malayan counterpart in
many ways. However, there is a some relatively major difference in
vocabulary and also pronounciation. This is caused by influences from
Dutch and Javanese language to the Language. Aside from Dutch and
Javanese, Indonesian Language is also influenced by "Melayu Pasar"
language that became the common language in the Colonial times. Despite
being the National Language of Indonesia, the correct and formal form of
the Indonesian Language is rarely spoken in everyday life. Most Indonesians
prefer to use their own regional languages like Javanese, Sundanese, etc or a
mixture between Indonesian Language and their own regional languages,
thus resulting in a vast diversity of the language. Aside from that, various
slangs like "deh" and "kok" also appeared in the language, thus making the
Indonesian Language much more diverse.
Although the formal form of Indonesian Language is not the first
language of many Indonesians, the language will not be extinct. Indonesia is
a very large country that is very diverse in ethnicity and also culture. In
order to ease the communications, a uniform national language is needed.
Thus, Indonesian Language will always have a place in each Indonesians as
a tool to unite them and bond them as one family.