Professional Malay Translation Services for Business & Tourism
Malaysia, where Malay (Malaysian) is the official language, has a strong and friendly relationship with Japan. Many Japanese companies have established manufacturing bases there, and in recent years, businesses in retail and food industries have been expanding into the Malaysian market.
Malaysia, with its large Muslim population, is also seen as a gateway to the Islamic market. Products that receive Halal certification in Malaysia can be more easily sold in other Muslim-majority countries, making it a crucial hub for global trade.
At NAIway Translation Services, we provide comprehensive Malay translation solutions for businesses expanding overseas. Our services cover contracts, marketing materials, manuals, catalogs, websites, and more. We work with experienced translators specializing in business, law, engineering, IT, marketing, tourism, and food industries to ensure high-quality, industry-specific translations.
Growing Demand for Malay Translations in Inbound Tourism
The number of Malaysian visitors to Japan is increasing every year. Since many ethnic Malays are Muslim, businesses must be mindful of Islamic customs, including prayer spaces and Halal-friendly services. As a result, the demand for translation services in the tourism sector is rising.
We provide high-quality translations for inbound tourism materials, including guide maps, hotel brochures, restaurant menus, websites, social media content, signage, and safety instructions. Let us help you bridge the language gap and create a Muslim-friendly travel experience in Japan.
For more details, please feel free to contact us.
Thai Translation Rates (Japanese-Malay & Malay-Japanese)
Below are NAIway’s standard translation rates.
Our regular translation fees cover all of the following services, so you can rely on us with confidence.
Translation
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Native-Level Quality Check
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After-Support※
※ As part of our after-support, we handle revisions and inquiries within the post-delivery verification period (typically one week).
(Please note that changes or additions to the original document are not included.)
Japanese to Malay Translation
From 20.5 JPY per character
Malay to Japanese Translation
From 27.5 JPY per word
- The actual cost will be estimated based on the content and volume of the document. Please send us the document when requesting a quote.
- Minimum Charge Policy. Depending on the character/word count and other conditions, we have a two-tier minimum charge system of 5,500 Japanese Yen or 11,000 Japanese Yen (tax included). This ensures coverage of the essential costs involved in translation coordination and quality assurance.
For more details, please feel free to contact us.
NAIway's Quality Assurance System
At NAIway Translation Service, we believe that quality management is our top priority as a professional translation company. To ensure the highest standards, we have developed our own Quality Assurance System (QAS) and implement strict quality control measures.
For high-quality Japanese-Malay and Malay-Japanese translations, every document undergoes a two-step review process: after the initial translation, a second translator conducts a thorough quality check.
We meticulously review each character and sentence, ensuring logical flow, terminology consistency, and appropriate expressions to deliver a refined translation tailored to your needs.
Multilingual Translation Support
At NAIway, we offer multilingual translation services. Along with Malay, we provide translations in English, Chinese, Tagalog, Indonesian, and more—all in one place.
If you're considering inbound tourism solutions, feel free to contact us for a consultation!
Introduction to Our Malay Translators
Here are some of the translators currently working with or registered at NAIway.
Initials: H.B.
- Origin: Malaysia
- Language Pair: Japanese → Malay
- Specialties: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive, Medical, Biotechnology, IT, Telecommunications
- Experience: Active in the translation industry since 2006, specializing in Japanese-to-Malay translations. With a strong background in mechanical fields, I have successfully handled a wide range of technical and scientific translations.
- Commitment: I take pride in delivering high-quality translations with a strong focus on accuracy and timely delivery—always striving to submit ahead of deadlines.
Initials: S.K.
- Origin: Malaysia
- Language Pair: Malay → Japanese, Indonesian → Japanese
- Specialties: Economics, Society, Culture
- Experience: Extensive translation experience across various fields, including newspaper and magazine articles, contracts, academic papers, and manga.
- Commitment: Open to all fields of translation. Urgent requests are welcome—feel free to reach out for assistance!
For more details, please feel free to contact us.
What is the Malay language?
The Malay language traces its origins to a trade lingua franca used in the bustling maritime trade around the Strait of Malacca. Today, it serves as the official language of Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, and is also spoken in parts of southern Thailand and the southern Philippines.
In Malaysia, the language was officially designated as "Malaysian" (Bahasa Malaysia) in 2007, though its native name remains Bahasa Melayu.
Malay shares a strong linguistic connection with Indonesian, as both languages originate from the same root. Speakers can generally communicate with each other, much like regional dialects in Japanese (e.g., Osaka-ben vs. Hakata-ben). However, there are notable differences in spelling, vocabulary, and meaning—some words even have identical spellings but completely different meanings, so caution is required.
One of the easiest languages to learn for Japanese speakers, Malay follows a simple grammatical structure and uses a Latin-based script, making pronunciation straightforward when read phonetically. Additionally, it is easy to transcribe into katakana, further simplifying the learning process.
Malay Script
It uses the Latin alphabet.
How to Say “Hello” in Malay
Selamat tengahari/səˈlɑːmʌt ˈtɛŋaˌhɑːri/
Primary Regions of Use
Language Family: Austroasiatic → Malayo-Polynesian
Spoken In: Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, the Philippines, Thailand, and more
Malay Language Tip
Malay follows a "Subject + Predicate" structure. The predicate can be not only a verb but also a noun phrase, adjective phrase, or prepositional phrase.
For example, the sentence "He/She is a doctor." in Malay is expressed as:
➡ Dia (He/She) + doktor (doctor) = Dia doktor.
Notice that there is no equivalent of the "be" verb as used in English.
