U+1B98 "ᮘ" Sundanese Letter Ba Unicode Character

U+1B98 "ᮘ" Sundanese Letter Ba is a glyph from the Sundanese script, used primarily for writing the Sundanese language in the Indonesian region of West Java. It represents the consonant sound /b/ and is a core component of Sundanese orthography, which was standardized for modern use in the late 20th century after a period of decline due to colonial influences. This character is part of the Sundanese Unicode block, introduced to support digital preservation and cultural revival of the language. As a syllable-initial letter, Ba combines with vowel diacritics to form full phonetic syllables, playing an essential role in everyday communication, literature, and educational materials in Sundanese-speaking communities.