The Kayanic or Kayan–Murik languages are a group of Austronesian languages spoken in Borneo by the Kayan, Morek Baram, Bahau, and related peoples.
Sarawak's population is very diverse, comprising many races and ethnic groups. Sarawak has more than 40 sub-ethnic groups, each with its own distinct language, culture and lifestyle. This makes Sarawak demography very distinct and unique compared to its Peninsular counterpart.
Bernard Sellato was born in 1951, holds an M.Sc. in Geology from ENSG in Nancy, France, and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the EHESS in Paris. He spent many years in Kalimantan researching history, languages and cultures.