Indonesian Translation Services · Certified Employment · Legal · Corporate Documents Indonesian · English · Bahasa Melayu From RM0.65/word · 24-Hour Delivery · Since 2002 Indonesian Translation Services · Certified Employment · Legal · Corporate Documents Indonesian · English · Bahasa Melayu From RM0.65/word · 24-Hour Delivery · Since 2002
Indonesian Translation Services · Certified Documents

Indonesian Translation Services in Malaysia: Certified for Employment, Legal & Corporate Documents.

We translate certified personal, legal, corporate, and employment documents between Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) and English/Bahasa Melayu — for Indonesian workers and companies in Malaysia, Malaysian employers hiring Indonesian staff, and Malaysians with family or business ties to Indonesia.

  • Both directions: Indonesian ↔ English/Bahasa Melayu
  • Personal, legal, corporate & employment documents
  • Accepted for Immigration, SSM, courts & KBRI submissions
  • From RM0.65/word · Standard delivery 24–48 hours
What is certified Indonesian translation?

A document translation completed by a professional translator with a signed certification statement confirming accuracy. Required in Malaysia for foreign worker permit applications, SSM company registration, marriage registration, and submissions to Indonesian or Malaysian authorities.

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Two directions, two distinct audiences

Indonesian ↔ English/Malay Translation: Inbound and Outbound

Each direction serves a different community with different document needs.

Indonesian to English/Malay (inbound)

Indonesian workers in Malaysia — domestic workers, plantation and construction staff, and factory employees — and Indonesian companies registering with SSM need certified translations of Indonesian-issued documents: KTP (national ID), Akta Kelahiran (birth certificate), Kartu Keluarga (family card), and employment contracts, for use with Malaysian authorities.

English/Malay to Indonesian (outbound)

Malaysian employers hiring Indonesian workers, manufacturers sourcing from Indonesian suppliers, and Malaysians marrying Indonesian nationals need certified Indonesian translations of their Malaysian documents.

Is Bahasa Indonesia the same as Bahasa Melayu? Indonesian and Malay share a common linguistic root and are mutually intelligible to a large degree, but they are standardized separately with different spelling conventions, loanwords, and official vocabularies — Indonesian draws more from Dutch and regional languages, Malay more from English and Arabic. Malaysian authorities treat certified Indonesian translation as a distinct language pair from Bahasa Melayu, and documents issued in Indonesian still require formal certified translation even though a Malay speaker can often understand the gist.
Document types

Indonesian ↔ English Documents We Translate

KTP (National ID Card)
Akta Kelahiran (Birth Certificate)
Kartu Keluarga (Family Card)
Surat Nikah (Marriage Certificate)
Ijazah & Transkrip Nilai (Diploma & Transcript)
Employment Contracts
SIUP/SSM Company Documents
Akta Notaris (Notarial Deeds)
Bank Statements
SKCK (Police Clearance Certificate)
Power of Attorney (Surat Kuasa)
Commercial Invoices
Use cases

When Do You Need Indonesian Certified Translation?

01

Foreign Worker Permit Applications

Malaysian employers hiring Indonesian workers in plantation, construction, manufacturing, and domestic sectors need certified translations of KTP, Kartu Keluarga, and employment contracts for Immigration Malaysia's foreign worker permit process.

Immigration · Work permits
02

SSM Registration for Indonesian-Owned Companies

Indonesian investors registering a company in Malaysia need certified English or Bahasa Melayu translations of Indonesian incorporation documents, SIUP business licenses, and notarial deeds for SSM.

SSM · Foreign investment
03

Marriage & Family Matters

Malaysians marrying Indonesian nationals, or families with mixed heritage, need certified translations of KTP, Kartu Keluarga, and Akta Kelahiran for JPN marriage registration in Malaysia.

Marriage · JPN
04

Domestic Worker Documentation

Agencies and households employing Indonesian domestic workers need certified translations of identity and employment documents to comply with Immigration Malaysia and Indonesian labor placement requirements.

Domestic workers
05

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Contracts

Malaysian manufacturers sourcing from or supplying to Indonesian partners translate purchase agreements, quality specifications, and commercial invoices for day-to-day trade.

Manufacturing · Trade
06

KBRI & Consular Submissions

Indonesian nationals in Malaysia and Malaysians dealing with Indonesian authorities need certified translations for submissions to KBRI (Indonesian Embassy) Kuala Lumpur.

KBRI submissions
Pricing

Transparent Pricing: Indonesian Translation

Priced by word count. Volume discounts for multi-document projects and ongoing corporate accounts.

ServiceRateTurnaround
Certified translation: Indonesian to English/MalayRM0.65/word24–48 hours
Certified translation: English/Malay to IndonesianRM0.65/word24–48 hours
Certified translation: urgentRM0.70/wordSame day
Notarised translationRM220/page2–3 working days
Corporate account (volume pricing)On requestBy agreement

A typical 1–2 page personal document (KTP, Akta Kelahiran, Surat Nikah) costs approximately RM100–RM200 for certified translation. Multi-document work permit or SSM filings are quoted after we review the full set. We confirm the exact price before you commit.

Requirements by authority

What Does Your Authority Require?

Authority / UseRequirement
Immigration Malaysia (Foreign Worker Permit)Certified translation of KTP, Kartu Keluarga, and employment contracts required for foreign worker permit applications, particularly for domestic, plantation, construction, and manufacturing sectors.
SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia)Certified Bahasa Melayu or English translation required for Indonesian-language incorporation documents before company registration.
JPN (National Registration Department)Requires certified Bahasa Melayu translation of Indonesian civil documents for marriage registration and related matters.
KBRI (Indonesian Embassy), Kuala LumpurCertified translation of Malaysian supporting documents for consular and civil matters.

Confirm your specific authority's requirement before ordering — requirements vary by application type and jurisdiction.

4 steps to your Indonesian translation

Simple, fast, and fully guided. We handle everything from quote to delivery.

1

Upload your document

Send a clear scan, photo, or PDF via WhatsApp or our quote form. Confirm source language and target language.

2

Receive your confirmed quote

We confirm word count, certification requirements, price, and turnaround, usually within a few hours.

3

Approve and pay

Via bank transfer. We begin work immediately on confirmation. No surprises, no hidden fees.

4

Receive your certified translation

Delivered by email as a PDF. Physical certified copy with original translator stamp available by courier.

Trusted since 2002

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

"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."

Amr Adel, Academic Transcripts · UK
★★★★★

"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!"

Nicholas Yaep, Birth Certificate · Singapore
★★★★★

"Unbelievably satisfied with the fast-paced response and result. From first contact to receiving the physical result took less than 24 hours."

Cindy Looi, SPM Certificate · Singapore
Questions people ask

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Malaysian employers need certified translations for Indonesian foreign worker permits?

Yes. Immigration Malaysia requires certified translations of KTP, Kartu Keluarga, and employment contracts for foreign worker permit applications, especially for domestic, plantation, construction, and manufacturing sector workers.

Is Bahasa Indonesia the same as Bahasa Melayu for translation purposes?

No. Although the two languages share a common root and are largely mutually intelligible, they're standardized separately with different spelling and vocabulary. Malaysian authorities treat Indonesian as a distinct certified translation language pair from Bahasa Melayu.

Can you translate KTP and Kartu Keluarga for JPN marriage registration?

Yes. We regularly translate KTP (national ID), Kartu Keluarga (family card), and Akta Kelahiran (birth certificate) for Malaysians marrying Indonesian nationals and registering with JPN.

Does SSM accept Indonesian company documents in English?

Yes. SSM accepts incorporation documents in Bahasa Melayu or English. If your original Indonesian SIUP or notarial documents are in Indonesian, a certified translation into one of these two languages is required before registration.

Can you translate documents for domestic worker employment?

Yes. We translate identity and employment documents for households and agencies employing Indonesian domestic workers, in the format required by Immigration Malaysia.

How long does certified Indonesian translation take?

Standard certified translation is delivered within 24–48 hours. Urgent same-day service is available for time-sensitive permit or registration deadlines.

How much does certified Indonesian translation cost?

From RM0.65 per word for standard certified translation, or RM0.70 per word for same-day urgent service. Notarised translation is RM220 per page.

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