English to Malay Translation — Certified, Accepted by JPN, SSM, Malaysian Courts & Embassies
We translate certified personal, legal, and corporate documents between English and Bahasa Melayu — for foreign nationals submitting documents to Malaysian authorities, Malaysians translating local documents for use overseas, and businesses with cross-border English-Malay paperwork.
What Is Certified English-Malay Translation?
A document translation completed by a professional translator with a signed certification statement confirming accuracy. Required whenever a document must be understood by a Malaysian authority in Bahasa Melayu, or by a foreign authority in English when the original document is in Malay.
English ↔ Malay Translation: Inbound and Outbound
English to Malay (inbound)
Foreign nationals and companies with English-language documents that Malaysian authorities require in Bahasa Melayu: JPN civil registration, Malaysian court filings, SSM company registration, and government tender submissions.
Malay to English (outbound)
Malaysians and Malaysian companies with Bahasa Melayu documents needed abroad: birth and marriage certificates for overseas immigration, academic records for foreign universities, and business documents for international partners.
Malay is Malaysia’s sole official language under the National Language Act 1967 — nearly every Malaysian civil, legal, and government document is issued in Bahasa Melayu, making this the single most common translation pair we handle.
English ↔ Malay Documents We Translate
| English | Bahasa Melayu |
|---|---|
| Sijil Lahir | Sijil Kelahiran |
| Marriage Certificate (civil) | Sijil Perkahwinan |
| Marriage Certificate (Islamic) | Sijil Nikah |
| Divorce Certificate | Sijil Cerai |
| Sijil Kematian | Sijil Kematian |
| Identity Card | Kad Pengenalan |
| Academic Transcript | Transkrip Akademik |
| SPM / STPM Certificate | Sijil SPM / STPM |
| Employment / Work Permit | Permit Kerja |
| SSM Company Documents | Dokumen Pendaftaran SSM |
| Court Documents / Affidavit | Dokumen Mahkamah / Afidavit |
| Land Title / Property Documents | Geran Tanah |
When Do You Need English-Malay Certified Translation?
Foreign Spouse & Marriage Registration
Foreign nationals marrying Malaysian citizens need certified English translations of Malay marriage and birth documents for JPN registration, or certified Malay translations of their own foreign documents for the same process.
JPN · MARRIAGE REGISTRATIONImmigration to English-Speaking Countries
Malaysians emigrating need certified English translations of Malay birth, marriage, and police clearance documents for USCIS, UKVI, IRCC Canada, ICA Singapore, and DIBP Australia.
USCIS · UKVI · IRCC · ICA · DIBPMM2H & Foreign Residency
Foreign MM2H applicants and long-term residents need Malay translations of home-country documents for Immigration Department Malaysia submissions.
MM2H · IMMIGRATION MALAYSIASSM Company Registration
Foreign investors registering a Malaysian company need English incorporation papers and financial statements translated into Bahasa Melayu for SSM.
SSM · FOREIGN INVESTMENTCourt & Legal Proceedings
Malaysian courts require Bahasa Melayu for filings; foreign litigants and their lawyers need certified English translations of Malay court documents for use in overseas proceedings.
MALAYSIAN COURTSAcademic Applications Abroad
Malaysian students translate SPM, STPM, and university transcripts (issued in Malay) into English for overseas university applications.
UCAS · WES · INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONSNo Surprises
Malay-English is our baseline rate — no rare-language-pair surcharge. Priced by word count for standard translation, by page for certified and notarised. A typical 1–2 page personal document costs approximately RM90–RM240 depending on certification level.
| Service | Rate | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Standard translation (English↔Malay) | RM0.45/word | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation | RM120/page | 24–48 hours |
| Court certified translation | RM170/page | 24–48 hours |
| Notarised translation | RM120/page + notary fee | 2–3 working days |
What Does Your Destination Require?
| Destination / Authority | Requirement |
|---|---|
| JPN (Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara) | Certified Bahasa Melayu translation required for civil registration matters when the source document is in English. |
| SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) | Certified Bahasa Melayu translation for foreign incorporation and financial documents submitted for local company registration. |
| Malaysian courts | Certified Bahasa Melayu translation required for all foreign-language evidence and filings under Malaysian law. |
| USCIS (United States) | Certified English translation with signed translator’s certificate. Notarisation is not required by USCIS itself. |
| UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) | Certified English translation with translator’s declaration of accuracy. |
| IRCC (Canada) | Notarised translation, or certified translation with a supporting affidavit. Certified alone is not accepted. |
| ICA (Singapore) / DIBP (Australia) | Certified English translation accepted for most civil-document submissions. |
4 Steps to Your English-Malay Translation
Upload your document
Send a clear scan, photo, or PDF via WhatsApp or our quote form. Confirm which direction you need: English to Malay, or Malay to English.
Receive your confirmed quote
We confirm word count, price, turnaround, and notarisation requirement, usually within a few hours.
Approve and pay
Via bank transfer. We begin work immediately on confirmation. No surprises, no hidden fees.
Receive your certified translation
Delivered by email as a PDF. Physical certified copy with original translator stamp available by courier.
“Sharon did a fantastic job on short notice. Gave her the documents with very little time and received the translations by 10am the next morning. Highly recommend.”
IRIIS LIEW · BIRTH CERTIFICATE · DIBP (AUSTRALIA)Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between this page and your Certified Translation or Notarised Translation pages?
Malay-English is our default language pair — the certified and notarised rates on this page are the same as on our Terjemahan Diperakui and Notarised Translation pages. This page focuses specifically on English-Malay document types and use cases.
Do Malaysian authorities accept English documents, or must everything be in Bahasa Melayu?
Malaysian law requires Bahasa Melayu for court filings, JPN civil registration, and most government submissions. English is accepted for some SSM and commercial purposes, but a certified Malay translation is the safer default for any government-facing submission.
Does IRCC Canada accept a certified Malay-to-English translation?
No — IRCC requires either a notarised translation, or a certified translation accompanied by a supporting affidavit from the translator. A certified translation alone is not sufficient for IRCC.
Are Malaysian birth and marriage certificates issued in Malay?
Yes. JPN issues all Malaysian civil registration documents — Sijil Kelahiran (birth), Sijil Perkahwinan or Sijil Nikah (marriage), and Sijil Kematian (death) — in Bahasa Melayu. Any English translation for use overseas starts from the Malay original.
How long does certified English-Malay translation take?
Standard certified translation is delivered within 24–48 hours. Urgent same-day service is available for an additional fee.
Can you translate documents for a foreign spouse marrying a Malaysian citizen?
Yes. We regularly translate birth certificates, single-status declarations, and other supporting documents in both directions for JPN marriage registration involving a foreign national and a Malaysian citizen.
How much does English-Malay certified translation cost?
From RM0.45 per word for standard translation, or RM120 per page for certified translation. A typical 1–2 page personal document costs approximately RM90–RM240 depending on certification level.
Get Your English-Malay Translation Today
Send us your document and we will confirm the price and turnaround within a few hours.