Here's why:
* Language Origins: The origins of languages are complex and often debated. There's no single "oldest" language, as languages evolve and change over time.
* Malayalam's History: Malayalam is a Dravidian language with a rich history, dating back to around the 9th century CE. While ancient, it's not considered among the oldest languages globally.
* Ancient Languages: Languages like Sumerian (extinct), Akkadian (extinct), and Hebrew are considered much older than Malayalam, with origins dating back to thousands of years BCE.
It's important to remember that language families exist, and languages within a family share common roots. Malayalam is part of the Dravidian language family, which is considered one of the oldest language families in the world.