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Audrey I.

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

$6/hr
5.0
12 jobs

Hi! I’m a trilingual translator fluent in English, Malay, and Mandarin. With expertise in medical transcriptionist ,I specialize in converting medical video and audio files into text transcript. I understand the importance of precision and attention to details in the healthcare industry, and I guarantee accurate transcriptions that capture every crucial details. Although I’m new to freelancing, I bring strong language skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering clear and natural translations. I’m ready to support clients in business, education, and everyday communication. Let’s work together to bridge language gaps!

  • Audio Transcription
  • Video Transcription
  • Legal Transcription
  • Medical Transcription
  • Science & Medical Translation
  • General Transcription
  • Subtitles
  • Business Transcription
  • Audio Recording
  • Data Entry
  • Typing
Melissa C.

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

$25/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Your friendly neighborhood translator with a deep curiosity. I'm fluent in Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Mandarin Chinese. I'm good at translating, editing, transcribing, subtitling, and even simple poster designing. I'm also open to paid interview gigs. I'm always on the lookout for new remote opportunities to broaden my horizons.

  • Translation
  • Subtitle Localization
  • Subtitling
  • Multilingual Translation
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Poster Design
  • Customer Experience
  • Cultural Adaptation
  • AI Fact-Checking
  • Audio Transcription
  • Malay
  • Chinese to English Translation
  • Malay to Chinese Translation
  • Chinese to Malay Translation
  • Malay to English Translation
  • English to Malay Translation
  • Communications
Mohd Farid A.

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

$8/hr
4.9
35 jobs

Hi, I'm a highly experienced translator with a strong focus on delivering accurate and culturally appropriate English to Malay translations for any Upwork projects. With a solid academic foundation and over 7 years of experience in the field, I offer a comprehensive range of language services to meet your diverse translation needs. *** My academic journey began with a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics & Education, which provided me with a deep understanding of language structures, sociolinguistics, and language acquisition. This has been instrumental in shaping my approach to translation, allowing me to excel in conveying meanings while ensuring translation precision. In addition, I hold two professional translator certificates, which further validate my expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality translations. *** Beyond my role as a Malay translator here on Upwork, I have also been serving as a teacher in Malaysia since 2016, which significantly enriched my linguistic knowledge and teaching methodologies. This dual perspective enhances my ability to craft translations that resonate with the Malay audience while maintaining the integrity of their English content. *** I excel in website and app localization, providing a fluid user experience that resonates with our Malay audience while maintaining the essence of the original English content. Additionally, I specialize in translating certificates (birth, death, or marriage) with precision, making them valid and recognized in both English or Malay language. *** My proficiency extends to the thrilling worlds of gaming and entertainment. I take pride in localizing gaming content and entertainment materials perfectly, engaging players and audiences in the desired manner, as if they are sitting in the real Malay world environment. *** Timeliness and quality are my priorities, and collaboration, as well as open communication with you, is at the core of my work strategies here on Upwork. I am also capable of managing multiple Malay projects simultaneously under tight deadlines if needed. *** Overall, if you seek a professional English-Malay translator with expertise in general translation, health, financial, legal, website and apps localization, certificate translation, gaming, and entertainment, video subtitling/transcriptions, or many more, backed by a strong academic background and teaching experience, I'm here to assist you. Contact me, and let's embark on a successful journey of language transformation from English to Malay together! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile (although it's a bit lengthy, it's worth considering).

  • Academic Translation
  • Official Documents Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Malay
  • Malay to English Translation
  • General Transcription
  • Software Localization
  • English to Malay Translation
  • Web App Localization
  • Mobile App Localization
  • Website Localization
  • Survey Question
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Video Game Localization
Amelia R.

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

$6/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Hello! I’m Amey, a graphic designer and translator ready to help you create polished, professional work that captures attention. I specialize in magazine layouts, brochures, and flyers, transforming ideas into visually appealing designs. With expertise in layout and composition, I’ll make your project shine. Here’s what I offer: - Stunning magazine layouts, catalogs, brochures, and flyers - Bilingual translation (Malay ↔ English) - Proficiency in Canva and Adobe Creative Suite - PDF editing and reformatting - Document recreation in Word/InDesign/PDF With a background in travel, wellness, and anti-aging, I know the importance of clear and appealing design for a global audience. Let’s collaborate! I’m easy to communicate with and always deliver on time.

  • Flyer Design
  • Poster Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Magazine Layout
  • Social Media Design
  • Cards & Flyers
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Instagram
  • Social Media Content Creation
Azlina A.

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

$20/hr
5.0
289 jobs

I am a former academician and currently a work at home mom who loves working with words! I write, edit, translate, transcribe and blog. I believe that words matter and I carry this philosophy in paying great attention to details in my writing works. My educational background is in the field of Mechanical Engineering and I worked as a lecturer in this field for seven years. During this time, I have developed and created course syllabus as well as written, edited and translated technical documents and prepared presentations. I have worked as a freelancer translator for over seven years and have completed numerous translation and writing jobs through this site. Do browse through my profile for feedback from my previous clients. I am fluent in written and spoken English and Malay language.

  • Proofreading
  • Subtitles
  • Malay
  • Malay to English Translation
  • English to Malay Translation
  • Video Transcription
  • Audio Transcription
  • General Transcription
Ivy C.

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

$20/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Freelancer and environmental science postgraduate with expertise in content creation, copywriting, research and general administration work. Malaysian native that can speak in 3 languages including English, Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Mandarin to support you in accomplishing your project. I have an eye for detail and very determined in ensuring deliverables are of quality which can be seen from my past works. Services provided include but not limited to: - digital content creation - virtual assistant - data entry - proofreading,translation,transcribing (Malay-English/English-Malay) - scientific report writing Regular communication is key in achieving our goals, let's keep in touch if you are interested in hiring me! Kind regards, Ivy

  • Proofreading
  • Data Entry
  • Audio Transcription
  • Social Media Design
  • Administrative Support
  • Canva
  • Copywriting
  • Malay to English Translation
  • Customer Support

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