Bahasa Malaysia is the official language of Malaysia, and it is used widely in the country. It is also known by different synonyms that refer to the same language. For instance, it is called Bahasa Melayu, which is the traditional name for the language, and it is the name used in Indonesia to refer to the same language. Additionally, it is also known as Malaysian language, as it is the official language of Malaysia. The language is also called Malay language and is the national language of Singapore. Other synonyms for the Bahasa Malaysia include Standard Malay, Riau Malay, Johor-Riau Malay, and Kedah Malay, among others.