Patani Batu Kurau Dialect Celebrated in the Book 'Keresing Kerenyeh'

"I want to tell you a story. But this story is a bit different... Like this..." said Tok Chei while grinning, smiling shyly, like a goat's smile. Have you ever heard this dialect? This is the unique Patani dialect used in Batu Kurau, Lenggong, Grik, Selama, and Changkat Jering in Perak. Additionally, this dialect is also used in Pendang, Kuala Ketil, Baling in Kedah, and several other districts.

According to Usu Azha Haji Hamzah (the book's editor) on his Facebook page, this book uses 100 percent Patani Batu Kurau Malay text. For those who are unfamiliar with the Patani Batu Kurau Malay language, it is indeed quite difficult to understand this dialect.

However, the author, Mohamad Zamri Tajudin, better known as Bang Wie, insisted on writing in a language not understood by those outside of Batu Kurau. Bang Wie said he did this out of his love for the Patani Batu Kurau Malay language, which has existed for hundreds of years and originated from Pattani, Thailand.

This book contains an anthology of short stories about the community around the Batu Kurau district. Previously, Bang Wie wrote a novel titled 'Heighok Peitok', which was the first Patani Batu Kurau Malay novel. That novel has sold out completely, with not a single copy left in the editor's or author's possession.

Interesting, isn't it? Why don't readers of orangperak.com get a copy of this unique book and read it for yourselves? Let's go!