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Selangor Sign Language (SSL) also known as Kuala Lumpur Sign Language (KLSL) is a sign language used in Malaysia. It was originally based on American Sign Language (ASL) but has diverged significantly enough to now be considered a language in its own right. Kuala Lumpur was formerly located in the state of Selangor before it became a federal territory in 1974.Like Penang Sign Language (PSL) it now mainly used by older people although many younger people can understand it.