Speech-to-Text Audio Collection Project - Malay Speakers

TELUS International AI Inc; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TELUS Digital is seeking Malay speakers to participate in a Speech-to-Text (STT) audio collection project. You will record voice utterances by reading scripts in Malay English (Manglish) using a mobile or web application, remotely as an independent contractor.

The project runs July 2026–September 2026, totaling 10–20 hours of work. Payments are $5 USD per hour of completed task, with Hyperwallet options for PayPal or Bank Transfer.

Qualifications

• Fluent Malay speaker with good English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Record Malay-English (Manglish) speech following provided scripts.
• Complete 10–20 hours of tasks between July 2026 and September 2026.
• Work remotely as an independent contractor; payment via Hyperwallet.

Skills

Fluent Malay Speaker

English Proficiency

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.

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 old
• 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

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