| Total population | |
|---|---|
| approx. 2,700 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Borneo: | |
 Malaysia (Sarawak) | 1,600[1] |
 Indonesia (East Kalimantan) | 1,100[2] |
| Languages | |
| Sa'ban language,Malay language (Sarawakian Malay),Indonesian language | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity (predominantly),[citation needed]Animism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Apo Duat peoples (Kelabit,Kiput, Berawan,Lun Bawang), OtherOrang Ulu peoples | |
TheSa'ban people (also spelledSa'baan orSaban) are an indigenous ethnic group native toSarawak,Malaysia andNorth Kalimantan,Indonesia. In Malaysia, they are classified as part of theOrang Ulu group.
With fewer than 3,000 people, the Sa'ban are one of the smallest indigenous groups in Malaysia and Indonesia. In recent years, many have migrated to urban areas such asMiri (Malaysia),Malinau andTarakan (Indonesia) in pursuit of better employment and living conditions. However, some still reside in their ancestral villages, includingLong Banga,Long Puak (formerlyLong Ballong) andLong Peluan in Sarawak. In North Kalimantan, they are primarily concentrated in Desa Tang Paye, a village located in the hilly region ofKrayan Tengah District.[3][4]
The Sa'ban share close cultural andlinguistic ties with the Kelabit people. Dialectometric analysis indicates that the Sa'ban language exhibits a 93%–100% lexical difference from neighboring languages, including Abai, Bulungan, Kenyah, Lundayeh, Tenggalan, Tidung and Punan Pakin.[5]
Some simple phrases in Sa'ban:
| Phrase | Pronunciation | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| Eek | egg | I, Me |
| Ceh | You | |
| Mai pah ceh | my pah ceh | Where are you going |
| Mau | Yes | |
| Am | arm | No |
| Non | What |
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