Jawi (توليسن جاوي) or Jawi alphabet, also called Pegon and Pasai in Java, Jawoë in Aceh Darussalam, Yawi in Pattani and Java in Indonesia (Riau, Jambi and West Sumatra), Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam by Kamus Dewan Edition fourth, Jawi writing Arabic letters mean a few extra letters that are written in languages ​​other than English. While the Jawi means in Arabic with some additional letters that are written in languages ​​other than English.

Jawi script is one of the two official writing systems in Brunei, and is also used as an alternative writing system in Malaysia. In terms of usage, Jawi alphabet former standard Malay language but has been replaced by the Latin alphabet, the writing of Jawi is limited to use in religious and cultural affairs. Jawi writing daily maintained in areas occupied more conservative Malay community, such as Sulu in the Philippines, Pattani in Thailand, Sabah in Malaysia and a number of residential areas in Indonesia.