Top Translation Companies in Malaysia

The Translation industry in Malaysia has been experiencing growth and success in recent years. According to the latest statistics from 2022, the translation industry in Malaysia contributes significantly to the country's economy, with a GDP of RM2.4 billion and employing around 20,000 people. In this article, we will examine the key factors contributing to the growth and success of the industry, explore the industry's growth and comparison to the previous years, identify key trends including technological disruptions, analyze the challenges facing the industry, and offer insights into the future outlook.

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MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF TRANSLATION & BOOKS34 +60 3-4145 1800

* Established in 1993* Recognised by Wisma Putra for official translation works* One of the Malaysian renowned publishers

SPEEQUAL LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS42 +60 17-433 4613

15 years of experience in translation and localization field make us grow bigger and more professional in handling Malaysia and Indonesian target language. Our source language are: English, German, Japanese, Korean, and French. While our target language are: Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnamese, Thailand, Chinese, Javanese, and Sundanese.As the year goes by, we are professional in handling some fields, they are: Automotive, Medical, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare, Gaming, Electronic Devices, Electrical Engineering, IT Software and Hardware, and more.Some of our clients are: Siemens, BOSCH, Honda, Mazda, Kraussmaffei, Microsoft, Phillips, LG, GE, BMW, Daimler, Buchi Indonesia, and more. Along with our leading partner: Moravia, Lionbridge, EQHO, HansemEUG, and more.If you ever dreamed of claiming Indonesia, Malaysia and other countries in South East Asia region as your next potential market, You will find SpeeQual Language Solutions as a perfect partner to make your dream come true. Get in touch with us. You are welcome to contact us at your convenient!

ANDOVAR345 +65 3159 3958

Andovar is a global provider of multilingual content solutions. Our services range from text translation and content creation, through audio and video recording, to turnkey localization of websites, software, eLearning, video and games. We are headquartered in Singapore and have offices in Thailand, Colombia, Hungary, India and the USA.

CHAMBERS CONSULTANTS PTE LTD8 +65 9384 8377

Chambers Consultants has been helping governments, NGOs and companiesto communicate in more than 80 languages since 1995. Chambers hasaided thousands of companies to market their products and servicesglobaly through its network of offices. Chambers provides all kinds ofmultilingual support services including translation, interpretation,software localization, multilingual transcription, cross cultureconsultancy, voice over, dubbing, editing and SEO services.

CHIN COMMUNICATIONS24 +61 3 9670 0766

Communicating across markets, mediums, languages and cultures since 1992. Chin Communications is a leading Language & Intercultural Communication Services Firm working across a range of languages and cultures, specialising in Chinese.Services include: English to Chinese translation, Chinese to English translation; Mandarin Interpreting including court, conference, delegation, training and negotiations; Chinese brand development; business cards; marketing strategies and social media campaigns; Chinese graphic design and visual identity; Chinese copywriting and creative; video voiceovers and subtitling. NAATI accredited, our team works at the highest levels across many sectors and is highly rated.Feel free to contact our in-house experts!

ELITE ASIA307 +65 6681 6717

ELITE ASIA provides communication services such as written TRANSLATION, transcription and interpretation in several major Asian languages. Based in Singapore, the company is composed of representative offices, language partners and translators in major Asia Pacific cities. It is our goal to help you develop an established presence in the Asian-speaking community while retaining the image and voice that keeps your business distinctive. In creating material for new clients who speak other languages or in translating internal business communication for a newly diversified workforce, a clear and concise translation will help your business opportunities grow.

ELITE TRANSLATIONS PHILIPPINES7 +63 917 509 5002

Elite Translations makes language accessible to businesses in expanding their global network and create new connections.

GLOBIBO104 +65 6336 9002

GLOBIBO provides professional interpretation and translation services, language courses, corporate training and Event Technology.INTERPRETATION & TRANSLATIONQuality simultaneous and consecutive interpretation with guaranteed back-up for all types of engagements including conferences, seminars, exhibitions, press-conferences and business meetings.Professional and certified translation services for all types of documents including legal, medical and technical documents or web sites based on international Quality standards like ISO 17100, EN-15038, CAN 131.10 and ASTM 2575.LANGUAGE COURSESFully customisable language courses for both private individuals and corporate clients. We focus on personalised learning preferences, sophisticated learning aids and innovative curricula. CORPORATE TRAININGIndustry-specific and general training curriculum with world-leading instructors and training material based on GALTA method (more on ct.globibo.com)EVENT TECHNOLOGYWorld-Class Event & Conference Technology from Globibo ensures that you make a great impression on your audience. With the dedicated team, a global infrastructure, latest technology and years of experience Globibo Event Technology has served thousands of customers in Events and Conferences around the world. (more on et.globibo.com)

GTE LOCALIZE113 +84 842 555 800

GTE Localize is a fast-growing global translation and localization agency, providing services for all major languages in the world. Our solutions include translation, localization, interpretation, subtitling and transcription. Our experience has been solidly gathered by our industry experts long before GTE Localize was formally established in 2017. By 2022, GTE Localize has three offices in the United States, Singapore and Vietnam with a network of 1200+ native linguists around the globe.Our clients are global companies with businesses in multiple foreign markets. We are willing to go the extra mile, sometimes even more than asked for, to provide the best solutions for our clients. With our constant hard work, GTE Localize has become a go-to language service partner for hundreds of B2B clients worldwide and 80% of our clients come back to us after our initial contract has been completed.We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified agency for Quality Management Systems company and a member of the Globalization & Localization Association (GALA), European Language Industry Association (Elia), and ProZ.

CATEAGLE TRANSLATION & TRAINING8 +60 3-4265 1674

Language TranslationSimultaneous interpretationCertified translationProvide Engineering and Technical, Training Provide Management and leadership TrainingEngineering Consultancy and serviceTraining to the government, corporate, universities and private sectorsSIS (simultaneous interpretation equipment system) rental for receivers, earphone, booth, transmitter and ideskMarket Survey

LEXIGO21 +65 6637 8621

LEXIGO is a leading cloud-based translation, localisation and multicultural communication agency for business, enterprise and government - enabling organisations to communicate with confidence and boost time-to-market in 171 languages.Awarded as one of Australia’s most innovative companies in the Smart100 and a Top 10 SME in the DELL Business Excellence Awards, LEXIGO is leading the way in better translating, localizing and managing multi-language content for hundreds of organizations each month.Founded in 2011, LEXIGO is a privately held company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia with locations in Sydney, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.

MEDIQTRANS21 +65 6291 0020

MediqTrans performs medical translation services and regulatory affairs consulting services in over 150 languages & across 4 regions to pharmaceuticals, medical device organizations, clinical research organizations, laboratories, medical logistics specialists, and professional services firms in the life sciences domain. We combine customer-centricity across all levels of our organization, world-class operational knowledge & best practices in medical translation and regulatory documentation management. One of our key differentiators is our core management team and advisory board consisting of proven, experienced leaders from the medical translation & life sciences industry, and our deep commitment towards long-term relationships with our clients based on our performance.Established and headquartered in Singapore, MediqTrans is well-positioned to support the city-state’s growing life sciences hub by servicing the medical translation and regulatory needs of enterprises (MNCs, SMEs and start-ups) in Singapore and the APAC/ANZ regions that have regional or global business interests. As a technology-centric organization, our communications and activities are coordinated digitally, allowing us to directly support enterprises & customers’ branch offices that are based in any geographic region.Our team is fully focused on building highly successful client relationships – we leverage industry best practices in medical translation & regulatory affairs processes, constantly enhance and improve our existing workflows, gain intimate insights into our clients’ businesses, and derive significant value for them by constantly unlocking operational efficiencies and reducing cost.If you have any concerns over the quality, efficiency and costs of your medical translations and regulatory affairs activities, we would like to invite you to have an open, consultative conversation with us, and allow us the opportunity to help your organization. Please email us at askme@mediqtrans.com.

SEATONGUE116 +60 3-8688 5642

SEAtongue is a leader in the field of localization and translation. Our main focus is Southeast Asian languages (Malay, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and more), CJK languages (Chinese, Japanese and Korean), Indian languages (Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil and more), and Middle Eastern languages (Arabic, Farsi, Turkish, Urdu and more). In addition to English>Asian languages, we have been building our experience and resource pools for German, French>Asian languages.SEAtongue translators are in-house native speakers and they are fully aware of the diverse local cultures. We are probably the only translation/localization company in Southeast Asia which has its own in-house, in-country teams of qualified linguists, offering high-quality services delivered by local experts at competitive prices to multinational clients.We are known for providing high-quality localization services through our specialized work in the following industries:IT, Telecom, Consumer Electronics, Military, Automotive, Energy, Healthcare, Education, Medical among many others.We have accomplished projects for Microsoft, BMW, Caterpillar, Dell, Expedia, Google, HP, IBM, Hitachi, Samsung, Renault, Intel, Toshiba among many others. Our head office is located in Malaysia and we also have offices in Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, South Korea, and the Philippines.For more info, please visit our website www.seatongue.com.

WISE CONCETTI82 +84 24 2221 1929

We are WISE-CONCETTI, a Regional Language Vendor in South East Asia.Founded over 13 years ago, we aimed to become a prestigious company, acting as a bridge providing language services for foreign companies who want to conquer the potential Southeast Asia market.• First to CustomerOur target is to provide customers with something more than they expect to get. In order to do this, all employees identify customers’ requirement well and find the right solution. • First to QualityWe establish and meet higher criteria in each field. We are proud of our quality and employees’ dignity. We don’t allow 2nd position in our service. Our mission basis is to provide our service and products on time. Superior of quality is not limited to service and products but is extended to hire highly motivated, qualified and challenging people and improve them.• Work TogetherWe respect individual employees’ capability, respect others, and work with harmonic teamwork. We recognize working together results in success by obtaining team’s superior and do best to motivate employees to participate in their job voluntarily with excellent teamwork.• Share ValueWe want all employees to work pleasantly. We encourage employees to have open mind and attitude, and do their best to make a working environment with trust and equal opportunity. We support employees to be able to achieve individual target and to devote to the company to meet target and priority.

GLOBAL LINGO181 +65 6909 8750

Global Lingo provides professional transcription, minute-taking, translation and interpreting services. Were one of the fastest growing language agencies in the UK, and one of the only agencies to specialise in minute-taking and transcription, as well as translation and interpreting services of the highest quality. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Cluj-Napoca - Romania and Guatemala City we are growing rapidly, helping to ensure that we are always flexible enough to accommodate our clients’ requirements. We focus on providing our clients with accurate language services, which deliver value-for-money to their organisations. Our clients include three former prime ministers, two of the worlds leading oil companies, three of the worlds largest banks and one of the top three Premier League football clubs.

TRANSPERFECT10,038 +65 6533 0257

The worlds best businesses know that potential customers can be anywhere. TransPerfect helps our clients to be everywhere. With global headquarters in New York and offices in 104 cities across six continents, TransPerfect is the worlds largest provider of language services and related technologies. The TransPerfect family of companies offers a full range of language and business solutions, including:- Translation and Language Services- Website and Software Localization- Globalization Management Technology- Multicultural Marketing- Legal Support and E-Discovery- E-Learning Platform Internationalization- Multimedia and Studio Solutions- Interpretation and Call Center Support

WORDSBURG TRANSLATIONS19 +65 9478 7374

Wordsburg Translations is a leading translation agency with its offices in the UK. We thrive to consistently deliver highlight language services to our customers at cost-effective prices. With a professional network of Linguists, Project Managers, QA specialists & Localisation Engineers we assure you the high-quality language services at record speed. At Wordsburg, we offer wide range of language services inclusive of Content Translation, Audio Transcription, Document Legalisation, Voiceover, Video Subtitling & DTP Services. Listing out few selected clients we have worked for: Government & NGOs: - Prime Minister Office I Singapore - Health Promotion Board I Singapore - Ministry of Education I Singapore - National Heritage Board I Singapore- Singapore International Foundation I Singapore - National Institute of Early Childhood Development- Health Management InternationalPrivate Companies: - DBS Bank - UOB Bank- ST Aerospace- Bombardier- SATS- DELL EMC- NTUC- Singapore Institute of Management- Singapore Management University- Nanyang Technological University- Deloitte- Reliance- Molnlycke- KraftHeinz- Shimano- CNIM - HILTI- Exness GroupInterested to initiate a project? Look no more. Reach out to our sales team using below: For UK, Middle Eastern & European Markets: - Email: hello@wordsburg.co.uk- Phone: +44 20 3936 4369For Asia Pacific [APAC] Markets: info@wordsburg.com.sg- Email: info@wordsburg.com.sg- Phone: +65 62241987Order Online: www.wordsburg.com/order

CIAP CONFERENCE INTERPRETERS ASIA PACIFIC9 +65 6336 3900

CIAP Conference Interpreters Asia Pacific is a group of Consultant Interpreters who, in addition to interpreting, provide the following Services:- advising on interpretation options for your conference, meeting or event and recommending the most cost-effective solutions- serving as your single point of contact for all your interpretation needs- selecting and organising teams of professional conference interpreters for your international convention or event- advising on simultaneous interpretation equipment and helping you source vendors or suppliers in the region.Present throughout Asia Pacific since 1990, CIAPs services make a key value-added contribution to the success of your international event in the worlds fastest growing region. Contact a CIAP consultant for a free quote. CIAP Conference Interpreters Asia Pacific is certified by the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC), the only professional association of interpreters recognised by the United Nations and many other international organisations. All CIAP associates are members of AIIC.

EC INNOVATIONS, INC.651 +65 6216 1560

Precision Matters in Translation ℠EC Innovations works for and with the innovators, dreamers, developers, and communicators that assimilate and embrace the diversity that is essential to international business. Since being founded in 1997, EC Innovations continues to empower communications for leading multinational enterprises across the globe. From digitally maturing organizations in highly-regulated industries to high technology startups rapidly transforming the way we live, precision matters in translation more than ever before.EC Innovations is globally headquartered in Singapore with our North American HQ based in Chicago and our European HQ based in Budapest. With 650+ full-time employees working across 13 strategic global locations, 140+ languages across 260+ locales are seamlessly delivered using a proven “follow the sun” model made possible by our cloud-native proprietary technology. Our commitment to quality, information security, and transparency is further demonstrated by the following certifications: • ISO 9001:2015: Quality Management Systems• ISO 13485:2016: Medical Devices Quality Management• ISO 17100:2015: Translation Services Requirements• ISO 27001:2013: Information Security Management

LINGUA TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD18 +65 6576 0138

By offering multilingual communication solutions, we can help you reach out to your global audiences. See improvement in global sales, global customer support, brand awareness & loyalty, and more simply by speaking your customer’s language.Let us be the bridge to your global communication gap today!Established in 1996, Lingua Technologies International has been providing trusted and high-quality translation and localization solutions in Singapore and around the region for more than 2 decades. To date, the company has successfully launched countless products and services globally for thousands of MNCs and SMEs. Lingua Technologies International is proud to be the first local Singapore translation company to be certified with ISO 17100 (an ISO standard introduced in the translation industry which supersedes the European Standard EN 15038) and the company is also in adherence to the ASTM 2575-06 (American Translations Standards). Our clients include Roche, Pfizer, Omron, GSK, Singapore Clinical Research Institute, Parkway Medical, Raffles Medical, Siemens, Hitachi, Canon, KNS, Gemalto, ST Engineering group, Hoerbiger, Linxens, Nikon, Grab, Keppel, OCBC Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, Henderson Global, Barclays, Porsche, Hertz, Raffles hotel, Mercure, Edrington, Reebonz, Chope, Tan Rajah & Cheah, Allen & Gledhill, Baker & McKenzie, Drew & Napier, CyberArk, Infoblox, Thales, Garena, and many others.Here are our Translation and Localisation Solution Suite for your consideration:- Multilingual Translation targeting various industries- Certified Translation for official documents- Multilingual Interpretation – face-to-face & Online- Multilingual Transcription – Audio & Video- Multilingual Subtitling- Live Captioning- Multilingual Desktop Publishing (Layout)- Interpretation Equipment RentalTranslation and Localisation Solution Suite: https://www.translationsingapore.com/Customer satisfaction is at an all-time high of 98%! Work with us TODAY!

Top Translation Companies in Malaysia

Factors Contributing to the Growth and Success of the Industry

One of the key factors contributing to the growth and success of the Translation industry in Malaysia is the government's initiatives to promote the country as a regional hub for language services. The government has established various programs and incentives to encourage companies to invest in Malaysia, including the Malaysia International Language Centre (MILC) and the Language and Communication Industry Blueprint 2018-2030. These initiatives have attracted global companies to establish their presence in the country and have driven the growth of the industry.

Another important factor is Malaysia's strategic location and its diverse linguistic heritage. Malaysia is a multilingual country, with a population of over 32 million people who speak various languages, including Malay, English, Chinese, and Tamil. This linguistic diversity has created opportunities for companies in the translation industry to offer a wide range of language services and to develop expertise in specific languages and industries.

Growth and Comparison to Previous Years

The Translation industry in Malaysia has been growing steadily over the past few years. In 2022, the industry's value is estimated to reach $120 million, with an annual growth rate of 6.5%. This growth is a reflection of the country's economic development and increasing demand for language services.

Comparing this to the previous year, the industry grew by 5.8%, with a value of $113 million in 2021. The industry's growth has been consistent over the past five years, with an annual growth rate of 5.5%.

Key Trends Including Technological Disruptions

The Translation industry in Malaysia is experiencing various technological disruptions. One of the most significant trends is the increasing use of machine translation and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to improve the efficiency of translation processes. Technologies such as neural machine translation and natural language processing are being used to automate routine tasks and improve the accuracy of translations.

Another trend is the growing importance of language services in the e-commerce and digital marketing industries. As companies expand their operations globally, they need to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, and language services are essential to achieving this goal. This has created new opportunities for translation professionals to develop skills in digital marketing and e-commerce and to offer specialized language services to these industries.

Challenges Facing the Industry

Despite its growth and success, the Translation industry in Malaysia faces several challenges. One of the major challenges is the increasing competition in the industry. As more companies enter the market, competition for clients and talent becomes more intense. Translation professionals need to differentiate themselves by offering unique value propositions and demonstrating their expertise in emerging areas such as digital translation and AI technologies.

Another challenge is the lack of a regulatory framework for the industry. While the government has established various programs and initiatives to support the growth of the industry, there is no specific regulatory framework to govern the industry. This has created uncertainty for companies and translation professionals, and has limited the potential growth of the industry.

Future Outlook

Despite the challenges facing the industry, the future outlook remains positive. The government's commitment to promoting Malaysia as a regional hub for language services, combined with the increasing demand for language services in diverse industries, is expected to drive further growth and investment in the Translation industry. The ongoing digital transformation of the industry is also expected to continue, with a focus on machine translation and AI technologies.

In addition, the increasing importance of cross-cultural communication and globalization is expected to create new opportunities for the industry. As businesses expand their operations globally, they require specialized language services to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. The need for effective communication strategies to address social and environmental issues is also expected to drive growth in the industry.

Conclusion

The Translation industry in Malaysia has been growing steadily in recent years, driven by government initiatives, Malaysia's strategic location, and diverse linguistic heritage. The industry is experiencing various technological disruptions, including the increasing use of machine translation and AI technologies, and the growing importance of language services in the e-commerce and digital marketing industries. While the industry faces challenges such as increasing competition and the lack of a regulatory framework, the future outlook remains positive, with expected growth in the language services industry, diverse industries, and the ongoing digital transformation of the industry. As the industry continues to evolve, translation professionals need to stay informed and adapt to emerging trends and technologies to remain competitive in the market.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 22 May 2023