Speech-to-Text Audio Collection Project - Malay Speakers

TELUS Digital AI Data Solutions; Lahad Datu; Remote; MYR 281,000 - 563,000; Full time

Job summary

TELUS Digital AI Data Solutions is seeking Malay-speaking participants to contribute to a Speech-to-Text data collection project. You will read scripts in Malay English (Manglish) using our mobile or web app, in remote sessions, delivering natural, conversational speech.

Project runs July 2026–September 2026 with an estimated 10–20 hours total. Payment is $5 USD per hour; payments via Hyperwallet (PayPal or bank transfer).

Qualifications

• Fluent Malay speaker
• Good English proficiency
• 12–60+ years age range
• Device with a microphone (phone, tablet, PC, or laptop)
• Stable internet connection

Responsibilities

• Read provided scripts in Malay-English (Manglish) clearly and conversationally
• Complete recordings across multiple sessions remotely
• Ensure recordings match scripts to train speech models

Skills

Malay speaker

English proficiency

Stable internet

Microphone device

Job description

TELUS Digital is seeking Malay speakers to participate in a Speech-to-Text (STT) audio collection project. Participants will record voice utterances by reading provided scripts in Malay English (Manglish) using our mobile or web application. During multiple recording sessions, you will receive scripts covering various everyday conversational topics and read them naturally and conversationally—avoiding overly formal or robotic speech patterns.

The Primary Objective

The primary objective of this project is to create high‑quality audio recordings paired with corresponding scripts to train and improve speech recognition models. Your participation helps develop speech recognition technology that understands and processes natural speech, ultimately enhancing AI systems and user experience.

Expected Project Duration

July 2026 – September 2026

Time to Complete the Task

10–20 hours

Location

Remote

Qualification path

Payment Rate:

• $5 USD per 1 hour of completed task.
• This is an Independent Contractor opportunity.
• Payments will be made via Hyperwallet, where you can choose PayPal or Bank Transfer as the payment method.

Other Requirements:

• Fluent Malay Speaker
• English Proficiency
• 12–60+ years
• A device with a microphone (phone, tablet, PC, or laptop)
• Stable internet connection for the duration of the task
• Each participant can only complete the project once