Remote Cantonese Interpreter — Night Shift, Full-Time

Teleperformance Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; Remote; MYR 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Teleperformance Malaysia Sdn Bhd is hiring full-time bilingual interpreters for a permanent night-shift, work-from-home role in Malaysia. The role requires Cantonese-English interpretation, reading Chinese characters, and handling calls via phone or video with accurate, neutral communication.

Qualifications include at least B2 level English, full working rights in Malaysia, and the ability to work the night shift remotely from Malaysia. Salary ranges from RM6,000 to RM7,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Bilingual interpreter with English–Cantonese ability and strong reading of Chinese characters.
• Solid listening, retention, and note-taking skills required.
• Capable of staying focused, objective, and following client instructions.
• Comfortable handling diverse topics across government, finance, insurance, and more.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation between English and Cantonese over phone and video.
• Handle calls in consecutive interpretation mode.
• Convey meaning accurately between speakers with language barriers.
• Remain neutral, professional, and culturally sensitive at all times.
• Use appropriate terminology across industries including government, insurance, finance, utilities, travel & hospitality, emergency services, law enforcement, and general business.

Skills

B2 English proficiency

Bilingual English Cantonese

Read Chinese characters

Listening and note-taking

Concentration and objectivity

Follow client instructions

Explain cultural nuances

Night shift adaptability

Education

Minimum SPM

Job description

Teleperformance Malaysia Sdn Bhd is hiring full-time bilingual interpreters for a permanent night-shift, work-from-home role in Malaysia. The role requires Cantonese-English interpretation, reading Chinese characters, and handling calls via phone or video with accurate, neutral communication.

Qualifications include at least B2 level English, full working rights in Malaysia, and the ability to work the night shift remotely from Malaysia. Salary ranges from RM6,000 to RM7,000 per month.