Rencong script is a writing system used to write Malay in Sumatra (Bengkulu and Palembang) and maybe Minangkabau. The script lasted until the 18th century which was before the Dutch colonised Indonesia. It was gradually replaced by the Jawi script, a slightly modified Arabic script.

The Malay used Rencong or Rencang script, Kawi script and Lampung script in the ancient times. Studies showed that these writing are related to the ancient Cambodian writings. The script is also related to the Batak script.

Rencong script was written on tree bark, bamboo, horns and palmyra-palm leaves.

Rejang script

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