Speech-to-Text Audio Collection Project - Malay Speakers

TELUS Digital AI Data Solutions; Lahad Datu; On-site; MYR 280,000 - 561,000; Part time

Job summary

TELUS Digital invites Malay-speaking individuals to participate in a speech-to-text data collection project. You will record readings of provided scripts in Malay English (Manglish) using a mobile or web app, across several sessions, aiming for natural, conversational speech.

The project runs from July 2026 to September 2026 and requires 10–20 hours of work. Payments are $5 USD per hour, with Hyperwallet as the payout method; independent contractor arrangement.

Qualifications

• Fluent Malay speaker.
• Ages 12–60+ years.
• Device with a microphone (phone, tablet, PC, or laptop).
• Stable internet connection for the duration of the task.
• Independent Contractor; project to be completed once.

Responsibilities

• Record voice utterances by reading provided scripts in Malay English (Manglish).
• Use a mobile or web application to record submissions.
• Read scripts naturally and conversationally, avoiding overly formal speech.

Skills

Malay speaker

Stable internet

Microphone required

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
• 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