We translate certified personal, legal, technical, and corporate documents between Japanese and English/Bahasa Melayu. For Japanese nationals settling in Malaysia under MM2H, manufacturers trading with Japan, and Malaysians with family or work ties to Japan.
A document translation completed by a professional translator with a signed certification statement confirming accuracy. Required in Malaysia for MM2H visa applications, SSM company registration, immigration to Japan, and submissions to Japanese or Malaysian authorities.
Each direction serves a different community with different document needs.
Japanese nationals applying for MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home) visas, Japanese companies registering with SSM, and Japanese expatriates needing certified translations of Japanese-issued documents — koseki tohon (family register), marriage certificates, bank statements — for use with Malaysian authorities.
Malaysian manufacturers and exporters sending technical documents, contracts, and specifications to Japanese partners, and Malaysians marrying Japanese nationals or relocating to Japan for work who need certified Japanese translations of their Malaysian documents.
Japanese applicants to the MM2H long-stay programme need certified English or Malay translations of Japanese civil and financial documents — koseki tohon, bank statements, and pension records — as part of the application file.
MM2H · Long-stay visaJapanese investors registering a company in Malaysia need certified English or Malay translations of Japanese-language incorporation documents, shareholder agreements, and financial statements for SSM.
SSM · Foreign investmentMalaysian manufacturers trading with Japanese OEMs and suppliers translate technical specifications, SOPs, and Safety Data Sheets between English/Malay and Japanese to meet both parties' requirements.
Manufacturing · AutomotiveMalaysians marrying Japanese nationals, or families with mixed heritage, need certified translations of civil documents for JPN in Malaysia and the koseki registry in Japan.
Marriage · Family mattersMalaysians moving to Japan for work or study need certified Japanese translations of their Malaysian academic transcripts, employment letters, and civil documents.
Work · Study relocationVisa and consular applications to the Embassy of Japan in Kuala Lumpur often require certified translations of Malaysian supporting documents.
Embassy submissionsPriced by word count. Volume discounts for multi-document projects and ongoing corporate accounts.
| Service | Rate | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation: Japanese to English/Malay | RM0.50/word | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation: English/Malay to Japanese | RM0.50/word | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation: urgent | RM0.65/word | Same day |
| Notarised translation | RM0.65/word | 2–3 working days |
| Corporate account (volume pricing) | On request | By agreement |
A typical 1–2 page personal document (koseki tohon, marriage certificate) costs approximately RM100–RM200 for certified translation. We confirm the exact word count and price before you commit.
| Authority / Use | Requirement |
|---|---|
| MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home) | Certified English or Bahasa Melayu translation of Japanese civil and financial supporting documents required as part of the application file. |
| SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) | Certified Bahasa Melayu or English translation required for Japanese-language incorporation documents before company registration. |
| Embassy of Japan, Kuala Lumpur | Certified Japanese translation of Malaysian documents for visa, civil registration, or consular matters. |
| Japan civil registry (koseki) offices | Certified Japanese translation of foreign documents, sometimes requiring notarisation or apostille depending on the procedure. |
| Malaysian courts / JPN | Require certified Bahasa Melayu translation of Japanese-language documents under Malaysian law. |
Confirm your specific authority's requirement before ordering — requirements vary by application type and jurisdiction.
Simple, fast, and fully guided. We handle everything from quote to delivery.
Send a clear scan, photo, or PDF via WhatsApp or our quote form. Confirm source language and target language.
We confirm word count, certification requirements, price, and turnaround, usually within a few hours.
Via bank transfer. We begin work immediately on confirmation. No surprises, no hidden fees.
Delivered by email as a PDF. Physical certified copy with original translator stamp available by courier.
"Professional services, kind and friendly staff. I asked only for one translation and they sent me two sets of original translation papers with a live stamp. I will not deal with any other service provider."
"Needed to translate my Birth Certificate in quite a short amount of time, and Sharon definitely delivered! The price was super competitive as well, would highly recommend!"
"Unbelievably satisfied with the fast-paced response and result. From first contact to receiving the physical result took less than 24 hours."
Japanese applicants typically need certified translations of their koseki tohon (family register), bank statements, and pension or income records into English or Bahasa Melayu, alongside any other documents specified by the current MM2H requirements.
Yes. SSM accepts company documents in Bahasa Melayu or English. If your original incorporation documents are in Japanese, a certified translation into one of these two languages is required before submission.
A koseki tohon is Japan's family register, recording births, marriages, deaths, and other civil events for a household. Since Japan doesn't issue separate birth or marriage certificates the way Malaysia does, the koseki tohon is the document usually presented in their place and needs certified translation for use with Malaysian authorities.
A certified translation with a signed accuracy statement is the baseline accepted by most Malaysian authorities, including SSM and MM2H. Some procedures on the Japanese side, particularly at koseki registry offices, may additionally require notarisation. Confirm with the receiving office before ordering.
Yes. We regularly translate technical manuals, SOPs, and Safety Data Sheets between English/Malay and Japanese for manufacturers and automotive suppliers, maintaining a terminology glossary per client for consistency.
It depends on the receiving authority. SSM and MM2H generally accept either English or Bahasa Melayu. Malaysian courts and JPN require Bahasa Melayu specifically under Malaysian law.
Standard certified translation is delivered within 24–48 hours. Urgent same-day service is available for time-sensitive applications.
From RM0.50 per word for standard certified translation, or RM0.65 per word for same-day urgent service. A typical 1–2 page personal document costs approximately RM100–RM200.
Send us your document and destination. We'll confirm the price and turnaround within a few hours.