Malay Translator & Linguist | English–Malay Localization

Full time on site
Malay Translator & Linguist | English–Malay Localization
Job Description

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Working Hours: 9:00AM – 6:30PM (Monday – Friday)

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Salary: RM2,400 – RM3,400 (Negotiable)

Passionate about languages and localization?

Join a professional translation team where you'll work on diverse projects across industries including information technology, consumer electronics, medical, automotive, engineering, telecommunications, and digital applications. This role is ideal for language professionals who enjoy producing high-quality translations while ensuring content is culturally accurate and linguistically natural for Malaysian audiences.

Benefits

  • Salary: RM2,400 – RM3,400 (Negotiable)
  • 13th-Month Salary
  • Performance Bonus
  • Annual Leave
  • Company Trip
  • Overtime Pay
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Exposure to International Localization Projects
  • Collaborative Working Environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Translation, Linguistics, Literature, Languages, or a related field
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in translation or localization is preferred
  • Native-level proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Experience translating between English and Bahasa Malaysia
  • Basic knowledge of IT or software terminology is an advantage
  • Strong editing, proofreading, and language quality assurance skills
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities
  • Able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
  • Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills

ResponsibilitiesTranslation \& Localization

  • Translate and localize content between English and Bahasa Malaysia while maintaining linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance
  • Ensure translations meet project guidelines, terminology standards, and client requirements
  • Adapt technical, marketing, and user-facing content for Malaysian audiences
  • Maintain consistency across all translated materials

Editing \& Quality Assurance

  • Edit and proofread translated content to ensure accuracy, readability, and consistency
  • Review revisions and implement feedback from editors and clients
  • Perform quality checks before project delivery
  • Support continuous improvement of translation quality

Project Support

  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for language-related issues and recommend preventive actions
  • Work closely with Editors, Lead Linguists, and Project Managers throughout project execution
  • Manage multiple assignments while meeting project deadlines
  • Assist with additional language-related tasks assigned by the project team

Collaboration \& Professional Development

  • Contribute to terminology management and language resources
  • Share knowledge and best practices with team members
  • Remain adaptable to different project requirements and subject matters
  • Be available to support overtime work when required by project schedules

Pay: RM2,400.00 - RM3,400.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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