Malay Translation Services in Singapore
Need an official translation from Malay to English? Our Malay translation services in Singapore mostly cover Malaysian papers for ICA PR, citizenship and LTVP files, plus papers for MOM, ROM, HDB and the courts. We also translate English to Malay for offices in Malaysia and for Malay readers in Singapore. We read both Rumi and Jawi, and for ICA files we arrange the Notary Public and the SAL step.
Quick answer: A certified Malay translation starts from S$40 a page and takes 24 to 48 hours. The ICA version (translation + notary + SAL) starts from S$202.20 for a 1-page document and usually takes 3 to 7 working days. Need it fast? Send a short document before 11am on a weekday for same-day translation. The notary and SAL steps then add a few working days.
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Official Malay to English Translation: Certified, Notarised or Apostilled?
"Official" means different things to different offices. MOM, ROM, HDB, schools and banks take a certified translation. ICA needs card 2. A paper going to Malaysia or Brunei needs card 3.
1. Certified Translation
- Who signs it: Our translator and our company, with a signed and dated statement that the translation is complete and correct.
- Used for: MOM work passes, ROM and ROMM, HDB, schools, banks, insurers and employers.
- Time: 24 to 48 hours.
- From: S$40 per page.
2. Notarised Translation (for ICA)
- Who signs it: A Notary Public in Singapore (a senior lawyer), who notarises our certified translation.
- Used for: ICA PR, citizenship, LTVP and Student's Pass files, including a parent's or spouse's Malaysian papers.
- Time: 3 to 7 working days.
- From: S$202.20 for a 1-page document (S$40 translation + S$75 notary + S$87.20 SAL).
3. Going to Malaysia or Brunei
- Who signs it: The Notary Public, then SAL, and for Malaysia the Malaysian High Commission too.
- Used for: Singapore papers in English or Malay for a court, land office, bank or registry in Malaysia or Brunei.
- From: Included with notarisation; High Commission fee quoted on request.
One thing we will always tell you straight
Not every Malay reader can read Jawi. Older family papers, some religious court records and many Brunei papers use Jawi, the Arabic-based script for Malay. We send Jawi pages only to a translator who reads it, and they cost a little more, which we tell you before you pay. Also, Malay is not Bahasa Indonesia. The words for offices, courts and family records differ, so we never use Indonesian wording on a Malaysian or Singapore form.
Malay to English and English to Malay Translation, in Rumi or Jawi
We work in both directions, and the person who translates is a native Malay speaker. Malay to English: Malaysian, Bruneian and Singapore papers, typed or handwritten, old or new. English to Malay: letters, statements and forms for offices in Malaysia, and notices or guides for Malay readers in Singapore, in formal or plain Malay as the reader needs. Rumi and Jawi: most papers are in Rumi (the Latin alphabet). We also read and write Jawi, at a slower pace. Islamic court terms: words such as talak, fasakh and khuluk are not all the same as "divorce". We keep the term and explain it in English, so the officer sees exactly what the court decided. Names: "bin", "binti", "a/l" and "a/p" are kept as written, and every name is spelt the way your passport or MyKad spells it.
Also: Rumi, Jawi, Malaysian Malay, Bruneian Malay, Singapore Malay, formal or plain Malay
If a page is already partly in English, we translate only the parts that are not, and we tell you before you pay.
Malay Documents We Translate, From and Into Malay
Each document has its own page with the full route and price. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote.
Malay to English: Family Papers
Malaysian birth certificate translation (Sijil Kelahiran, including Sarawak and Sabah versions), marriage certificate translation and divorce certificate translation, including Syariah court papers, and death certificate translation for probate, banks and ICA.
Malay to English: School, ID and Citizenship
SPM certificate translation and other school and degree certificates, identity card translation (MyKad) and driving licence translation, and citizenship papers, such as a Borang K or a letter from JPN.
Malay to English: Court
WhatsApp chats and letters for court document translation.
English to Malay
Letters, statutory declarations and power of attorney translation for Malaysian land offices and banks. Contracts and company letters, see legal translation. Notices, safety rules and guides for Malay readers in Singapore.
Malay to English Translation From Johor, KL or Anywhere: Upload, Pay, Courier
Four simple steps, from your photos to a set that is ready to use.
Send clear photos or scans
Include the back of each page, all stamps and the small print. Add a photo of your passport or MyKad so we can match the spelling. Tell us which office the translation is for.
Get a fixed quote within an hour
We reply with an itemised price, tell you if any page is in Jawi, and tell you whether you need the notary and SAL steps.
Human translation and a second check
A native Malay translator does the work. A second person checks every name, date, IC number and stamp against the original.
Delivery in the right format
Certified: a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. Notarised: one PDF of the full set (copy of the original, translation, notarial certificate and SAL certificate) ready to upload to ICA, plus the signed paper set. Courier for a small fee, or collect from our office.
Why Clients Trust Us With Malay Translation
What you get with every Malay translation we do.
Native Malay Translators
Real people who read Rumi and Jawi and know Malaysian and Brunei office words. We do not claim credentials we cannot show.
Names and IC Numbers Checked Twice
A second person checks every name, "bin" or "binti", date and IC number against the original and your passport.
Your Papers Stay Private
Your files are seen only by the people working on them. We do not paste them into public AI tools.
Honest Timelines
Certified translation takes 24 to 48 hours. With the notary and SAL steps, allow 3 to 7 working days. We tell you the real date, not a nice one.
A Typical Job: A Malaysian Borang K Translated and Notarised for an ICA Citizenship File
A client who was becoming a Singapore citizen sent us a 2-page Borang K, the Malaysian form that records giving up Malaysian citizenship, to be translated from Malay to English for ICA.
Borang K Translation
Original
2-page Borang K with a JPN stamp, a registration number and handwritten entries.
What the client needed
New Singapore citizen giving up Malaysian citizenship
- Handwritten entries next to a JPN stamp and a registration number.
- The name and the old IC number had to match the client's passport and MyKad copy.
What we did
One order: translation, notary and SAL
- We matched the name and the old IC number to the client's passport and MyKad copy.
- We translated the stamp and every handwritten line.
- A second person checked each number.
- Because it was for ICA, the translation went to a Notary Public.
- SAL then authenticated it, and the full notarised set was ready.
How Much Does Malay Translation Cost in Singapore?
You get a fixed price before we start. Personal papers are priced per page. Long files are priced per word. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Certified Translation
24-48 hrsStarting from
- Malay to English or English to Malay
- Jawi pages cost a little more, quoted first
- Signed PDF, paper copy on request
Notarised for ICA
3-7 daysStarting from, 1-page document, notary + SAL included
- Includes the notary fee (S$75) and the SAL fee (S$87.20)
- +S$40 for each extra page
- PDF for the ICA upload plus the signed paper set
Long Files (per word)
QuotedStarting from
- Chats, contracts, notices and guides
- Repeated text counted once
- Same-day translation of a short document: +S$20 a page, if sent before 11am on a weekday. The notary and SAL steps still take a few working days.
Worked example: a family PR set (from a real enquiry). A family needs three 1-page Malaysian birth certificates, a 1-page marriage certificate and a 1-page school certificate translated from Malay for a PR file, all notarised. 5 documents × S$202.20 = from S$1,011.00, ready in 3 to 7 working days. This assumes each document gets its own notarial certificate and SAL apostille. Your quote shows the exact count before you pay. If only the birth certificates must be notarised, the rest can be certified at S$40 a page, and we tell you so. Rumi Malay is standard for us. Jawi, old handwritten records and very faded papers may cost more or take longer, and we tell you before we start.
What Clients Say About Our Malay Translation
Here is what clients said after we translated their Malay papers.
Real Client Experiences
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Proper Translation for Work Permit
"Yesterday evening, I sent my Malay employment contract for English translation. I was worried about job details being wrong. They handled it with care. Every line looked correct. I submitted..."
Clear Malay Version for Marketing
"Recently, our team needed brochure text changed from English into Malay. We wanted simple wording for local readers. They adjusted sentences nicely. Nothing sounded strange. The printed copies looked good."
Smooth Handling of Property Paper
"Earlier this month, I shared my Malay tenancy paper for translation. I asked many questions before confirming. They answered patiently. The English copy matched the original layout. I felt confident..."
Good Service for School Letter
"Thankfully, I found this team when my daughter's school letter needed Malay translation. The English text was changed into simple Malay. It sounded natural. The teacher had no issues reading..."
Reliable Help for Medical Form
"At short notice, I required my clinic form translated from Malay into Chinese. They checked names and numbers carefully. The final copy was clear and easy to follow. It helped..."
Simple Process for Court Paper
"Once I confirmed the quote, they began work on my English document. It needed to be translated into Malay. The wording stayed close to the original meaning. Delivery was on..."
Careful Work for Insurance Claim
"During my claim process, I had to translate my Malay accident report into English. Small details were important. They reviewed it properly before sending. Everything looked accurate. The claim went..."
Good Choice for Business Letter
"While preparing documents for my supplier, I needed English to Malay translation for a formal letter. The tone sounded respectful and clear. My client understood it easily. I am pleased..."
Timely Support for Bank Paper
"Before meeting the bank officer, I asked for translation of my Malay income statement into English. The team completed it within the given time. The layout stayed clean. I had..."
Clear Translation for Travel Use
"Preparing for my visa trip, I needed my English travel letter translated into Malay. The message remained simple and clear. They kept me informed during the process. I received the..."
Other Malay Documents and Guides
Most Malay files have more than one paper. We run the set as one job, so every name is spelt the same way on every page.
Helpful guides
Several Documents? One Bundled Quote
Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Common Questions About Malay Translation
Short, direct answers to the questions clients ask us most.
FAQ Group
Does ICA accept a certified Malay translation, or must it be notarised?
For ICA, plan for notarised. ICA accepts an embassy translation, a notary's translation (in Singapore or Malaysia), or a private translation that is notarised or embassy-attested. A company stamp alone is not enough. MOM, ROM and HDB usually accept a certified translation. We do the translation and the notary step in one order.
How much does Malay to English translation cost in Singapore?
A certified Malay translation starts at S$40 a page. The ICA version, with notary and SAL, starts at S$202.20 for a 1-page document, and each extra page adds S$40. Long files such as chats start at S$0.18 a word. Send us the scan and you get a fixed, itemised price within an hour.
Do I need SAL authentication or a Malaysian stamp for ICA?
No Malaysian stamp is needed for ICA. When a Singapore notary signs your translation, SAL must authenticate it, and since 16 September 2021 it does this with an apostille. The S$87.20 fee is in our notarised price. The Malaysian High Commission's stamp matters only when a Singapore paper is going to Malaysia.
My ICA appointment is in a few days. Can you still help?
Often, yes. A short Malay document sent before 11am on a weekday can be translated the same day for S$20 more a page. The notary and SAL steps depend on their diaries and usually add a few working days. Message us on WhatsApp with your date, and we tell you honestly whether it is possible.
Do I get a PDF and a paper copy? Do you need my original?
A clear photo or scan is enough to start, and your original stays with you. A certified translation comes as a signed PDF, with paper on request. A notarised set is made on paper, because the notary signs a physical page, and you also get a PDF of the full set to upload to ICA. Collect it from our office, or we courier it for a small fee.
Do you translate Jawi?
Yes. We translate handwritten and printed Jawi into English, and we can write in Jawi. Jawi pages go only to a translator who reads it, take a little longer and cost a little more, and we tell you both before you pay. Names and borrowed Arabic words in Jawi are checked by a person, never by software.
Is Malay the same as Bahasa Indonesia?
No. They are close, but office, court and family words differ, and so do some spellings. A Malaysian form needs Malaysian Malay, and an Indonesian akta needs an Indonesian translator. For Indonesian papers, see our Indonesian translation services page.
Will you translate "talak" or "fasakh" as "divorce"?
Not on its own. Talak, fasakh and khuluk are different kinds of Islamic divorce, and the difference can matter to ROMM, a court or ICA. We keep the Malay term and add a short English explanation, so the reader sees exactly what was decided.
Can you translate Malay WhatsApp messages for the Family Justice Courts?
Yes. We translate every message, keep the time stamps and names, and set it out page by page. For the Singapore courts, a translation usually needs a translator's affidavit sworn before a commissioner for oaths. The courts also run their own Malay to English service at S$45 a page, which needs at least 4 weeks. We tell you which suits your date.
Can you translate English papers into Malay for an office in Malaysia?
Yes. We translate letters, statutory declarations, powers of attorney and company papers into formal Malaysian Malay. Malaysia is not in the Apostille Convention, so a Singapore paper usually needs a Notary Public, the SAL step and then the Malaysian High Commission. We check what the land office, bank or court asks for before we start.
Get Your Malay Translation Done the Right Way
Send a photo of your paper, tell us which office it is for, and get a fixed, itemised price within an hour.