Malay Business & Contract Translation: Certified for SSM, Courts & Legal Enforceability.
For foreign companies registering in Malaysia, Malaysian SMEs with overseas partners, and any business whose documents need to stand up in a Malaysian court or government office. We translate contracts, incorporation documents, and employment paperwork between English and Bahasa Melayu.
- ✓ Both directions: English ↔ Bahasa Melayu business documents
- ✓ SSM-compliant translations for company registration & compliance
- ✓ Court-admissible Bahasa Melayu for Malaysian litigation
- ✓ From RM0.45/word · Standard delivery 24–48 hours
A certified translation of commercial or legal documents — contracts, incorporation papers, employment agreements — completed by a professional translator with a signed accuracy statement. Required for SSM registration, court submission, government tenders, or use by Malaysian statutory bodies that operate in Bahasa Melayu.
Malay Business Translation: Compliance and Enforcement
Each direction serves a different business need.
English to Malay (for compliance)
Foreign-owned companies, MNCs, and expat-run businesses whose contracts, incorporation papers, and employment documents are drafted in English but must be filed with SSM, LHDN, or a Malaysian court in Bahasa Melayu. Government tenders and statutory submissions frequently require the Malay-language version as the accepted copy.
Malay to English (for stakeholders)
Malaysian SMEs with foreign investors, joint venture partners, or an overseas parent company need English versions of their Malay-language SSM documents, contracts, or court filings so foreign stakeholders, auditors, or an international arbitration panel can review them directly.
Malay Business Documents We Translate
When Do You Need Malay Business Translation?
SSM Registration & Compliance for Foreign-Owned Companies
Foreign investors registering a company in Malaysia, or filing annual returns and constitutional changes, must submit Bahasa Melayu or English versions of their documents to SSM. Where the original is in a third language, a certified translation into one of these two is required.
SSM · Company registrationMalaysian Court & Litigation Documents
Contracts, correspondence, and evidence submitted to a Malaysian court must generally be accompanied by a certified Bahasa Melayu translation under the National Language Act, even where the original document is in English.
Litigation · Court filingsEmployment Pass & Work Permit Contracts
Employment contracts and supporting documents for foreign workers are sometimes required in Bahasa Melayu by the Immigration Department or the Ministry of Human Resources as part of an Employment Pass or work permit application.
Immigration · Employment PassCross-Border Joint Ventures & Investment Agreements
Malaysian companies with foreign partners translate shareholder agreements, joint venture terms, and investment documents so both sides can review the terms in their own language before signing.
JV agreements · InvestmentGovernment Tenders & Procurement
Malaysian government tenders and vendor registration typically require supporting documents in Bahasa Melayu. Companies bidding on public contracts translate technical proposals, financial statements, and licenses ahead of submission.
Tenders · ProcurementLHDN Tax & Compliance Filings
Supporting documents for tax audits, transfer pricing reviews, or cross-border transactions sometimes require a certified Bahasa Melayu version for submission to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN).
LHDN · Tax complianceTransparent Pricing: Malay Business Translation
Priced by word count. Volume discounts for multi-document projects and ongoing corporate accounts.
| Service | Rate | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation: English to Malay | RM0.45/word | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation: Malay to English | RM0.45/word | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation: urgent | RM0.65/word | Same day |
| Notarised translation | From RM160 | 2–3 working days |
| Corporate account (volume pricing) | On request | By agreement |
Business and legal documents may require additional certification depending on the receiving authority. We confirm the exact scope and price before you commit.
What Does Your Authority Require?
| Authority / Use | Requirement |
|---|---|
| SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) | Company documents must be in Bahasa Melayu or English. Documents in a third language need a certified translation into one of these before submission. |
| Malaysian courts | Require a certified Bahasa Melayu translation of English-language documents submitted as evidence or pleadings, under the National Language Act. |
| Immigration Department (Employment Pass) | May require Bahasa Melayu translations of foreign employment contracts or supporting documents as part of the application. |
| LHDN (Inland Revenue Board) | Supporting documents for tax matters, particularly cross-border transactions, sometimes require a certified Bahasa Melayu version. |
| Government tenders / MOF vendor registration | Public-sector tenders and vendor registration generally require submissions in Bahasa Melayu. |
Confirm your specific authority's requirement before ordering — requirements vary by document type and agency.
4 steps to your Malay business translation
Simple, fast, and fully guided. We handle everything from quote to delivery.
Upload your document
Send your contract, certificate, or corporate document via WhatsApp or our quote form. Confirm source language and target language.
Receive your confirmed quote
We confirm word count, certification requirements, price, and turnaround, usually within a few hours.
Approve and pay
Via bank transfer. For corporate accounts, we can arrange invoicing terms. We begin work immediately on confirmation.
Receive your certified translation
Delivered by email as a PDF. Physical certified copy with original translator stamp available by courier.
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."
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"Unbelievably satisfied with the fast-paced response and result. From first contact to receiving the physical result took less than 24 hours."
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Malaysian courts require documents in Bahasa Melayu?
Generally, yes. Under the National Language Act, Malaysian courts conduct proceedings in Bahasa Melayu and typically require a certified Malay translation of English-language documents submitted as evidence or pleadings.
Does SSM accept business documents in English?
Yes, SSM accepts company documents in either Bahasa Melayu or English. If your original document is in a third language, you'll need a certified translation into Malay or English before it can be submitted.
Do foreign companies need Malay translations of their contracts to operate in Malaysia?
Not for every internal purpose, since English is widely used commercially. But contracts filed with SSM, submitted in court, or attached to a government tender generally need a certified Bahasa Melayu version.
What happens if my contract is only in English and needs to go to a Malaysian court?
You'll need a certified Bahasa Melayu translation prepared before submission. The court will not accept an informal or self-translated version as evidence.
Is a certified Malay translation required for government tenders?
Most Malaysian government tenders and vendor registrations require supporting documents in Bahasa Melayu. Check the specific tender's submission requirements, as they vary by agency.
How much does certified Malay business translation cost?
From RM0.45 per word for standard certified translation, or RM0.65 per word for same-day urgent service. Corporate accounts with regular volume can request custom pricing.
Can you provide bilingual English-Malay contracts?
Yes. We can format the certified translation as a side-by-side bilingual document, which is useful for contracts that need to be read and signed by parties in both languages.
Translate Your Malay Business Documents
Send us your contract or corporate document and we'll confirm the price and turnaround within a few hours.
