Malay Language

Reach 250M Malay Speakers with Expert Translation Services

With over 250 million speakers, Malay is widely used in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, and parts of Thailand.

Malay is a shared language across several countries. With over 280 million speakers spread across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, and beyond, Malay (or ‘Bahasa Melayu’) is very challenging for translation and localization which makes it crucial to get it right for your audience.

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Why Professional Malay Translation Requires Expertise?

The Written Language

Literal Translation

Malay doesn’t work well with a literal word-by-word translation. For example, repeating a word often signifies the plural form – “burung” means bird, and “burung-burung” means birds.

Culture-Specific Nuances

Malay is rich in cultural context. Some concepts simply don’t have a direct English equivalent. For example, while English speakers can commonly address others with a simple “you,” in Malay, translators must consider formality, number, dialect, and gender before choosing the correct term.

The Spoken Language

Vocabulary Differences

Although a speaker of Bahasa Melayu can understand someone who speaks Bahasa Indonesian, vocabulary differences can cause some confusion. Professional Malay translators have to be careful with these variations and adjust their translations accordingly while having in mind the client’s target audience and tone of voice.

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How We Can Support You

Native Translators with Local Expertise

At 1-StopAsia, we combine global reach with local expertise in Malay. Our team tailors translations to match your audience’s language and culture, ensuring your message connects authentically on the Malay-speaking market.

25 Years of Expertise

Through our 25 years in the industry, we’ve built a team of professionals who truly understand the challenges of translation workflows. They quickly understand clients’ needs and provide professional translation services to match them. Always ready to assist with your inquiries, they also save you time while delivering you accurate translations.