The Minangkabau Language The  Minangkabau language  ( autonym :  Baso Minang(kabau) ;  Indonesian :  Bahasa Minangkabau ) is an  Austronesian language , spoken by the  Minangkabau  of  West Sumatra , the western part of  Riau ,  South Aceh Regency , the northern part of  Bengkulu  and  Jambi , also in several