Datapoint Malaysian English/Levelling of the difference between present perfect and simple past: simple past for StE present perfect

Variety: Malaysian English
Feature: Levelling of the difference between present perfect and simple past: simple past for StE present perfect
Value: A - feature is pervasive or obligatory
Informants: Stefanie Pillai and Ashley Greig

Examples

Example 201:
You went there before?
Have you been there before?