Translation & typing services

Translation and typing services in Malaysia: rates, certification and deadlines

Updated 5 November 2026

In Malaysia, standard translation is usually priced per word, from about RM0.06 to RM0.50, often with a minimum fee of RM 80-100, while certified translation is quoted per page from about RM120 to RM300. To get current quotes for your own document, post a free request on BlaBlaPrice: it asks for the missing details and checks the rates that translators in Malaysia publish.

Certified or standard translation

Offices, courts and embassies often ask for a certified translation: the translator adds a signed statement, and some providers state their certification by the national translation institute (ITBM). It costs more than a standard translation, and providers quote it per page, where one page is often counted as 200 words. Check with the office that will receive the document which kind it accepts before you order.

How the price is quoted

Rates depend on the language pair (for example English and Bahasa Malaysia), the type of text (legal, technical, certificates, letters) and the deadline. Some quotes exclude the sales and service tax (SST), so ask whether the price includes it. A rush job usually costs more than the standard 2-3 working days some providers list for certificates and forms.

Deadlines rather than seasons

Malaysia is hot all year with wet and dry seasons, so the weather does not change this service; demand follows deadlines such as visa, study and court dates. Order early when an application date is close, and send a clear scan, because handwriting and stamps take longer to read.

What to write in your request

• translation or typing, and the language pair
• the document type and the number of pages or words
• whether you need a certified translation, and for which office
• the deadline and your city: Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Bahru, Ipoh or Shah Alam
• delivery of the signed copy, and your budget

The request on BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the document in the chat and add a photo of one page if it helps; registered translators reply there with their price and turnaround, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. See also Business services and how BlaBlaPrice works.