Remote Malay Linguist & Copy Editor (Freelance)

Welo Global; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 74,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global network of linguists

Ongoing training and support

Long-term partnership

Job summary

Welo Global is seeking experienced Malay linguists and copy editors for an ongoing remote freelance project with a leading multinational client. The role involves translation, copy-editing, and MTPE across marketing, UI, product, and support content.

Requirements include native or near-native Malay, strong English, CAT tool experience, and the ability to deliver high-quality translations on tight deadlines in a fast-paced localization environment.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Malay proficiency with excellent English
• Experience translating English to Malay across marketing, UI, product, support
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced localization environment
• Experience using CAT tools and MTPE workflows

Responsibilities

• Translate Malay content from English across marketing, UI, product, support, and legal materials
• Copy-edit translated text for clarity, consistency, and terminology
• Perform MTPE and post-editing as part of project workflow
• Collaborate with project teams and accept feedback to improve deliverables

Skills

Malay language proficiency

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Translation or Linguistics

Tools

CAT tools

Job description

Welo Global is seeking experienced Malay linguists and copy editors for an ongoing remote freelance project with a leading multinational client. The role involves translation, copy-editing, and MTPE across marketing, UI, product, and support content.

Requirements include native or near-native Malay, strong English, CAT tool experience, and the ability to deliver high-quality translations on tight deadlines in a fast-paced localization environment.