The term 'Malay language' ( Bahasa Melayu) in Indonesia and Malaysia invites different perceptions from its respective people. The Malay language in Indonesia and Malaysia also differs in recognition, where in Malaysia it enjoys status as the national language ( Malaysian language), while in Indonesia it is considered a regional language in Malay-speaking areas such as the eastern coast of Sumatra and West Kalimantan.
Another example is Malaysian TV providing Malay subtitling on Indonesian sinetrons (TV dramas) aired in Malaysia, and vice versa. In order to reach a wider audience, both Indonesian and Malay subtitles are sometimes displayed in a movie, along with other language subtitles. They affect the broadcasting industry with regard to foreign language subtitling, for example, in DVD movies and on cable TV.
To non-native speakers the two varieties may seem identical, but to native speakers the differences are noticeable through both diction and accent.
