Certified Malaysian Document Translation

We translate all types of Malaysian documents including birth certificates (Sijil Kelahiran), marriage certificates (Sijil Perkahwinan), death certificates (Sijil Kematian), MyKad national identity cards, academic transcripts and diplomas from Malaysian universities and examinations (SPM, STPM), police clearance certificates (Sijil Kelakuan Baik), employment references, company registration documents (SSM extracts), court orders, Islamic religious certificates (Sijil Nikah, Sijil Cerai), medical reports, and Malaysian passport pages. We handle documents in Bahasa Melayu, English, Chinese, and Tamil.

Yes. Every DoVisa translation includes a signed certification statement attesting to the accuracy and completeness of the translation. Our certified translations are accepted by international authorities including USCIS, UK Visas and Immigration, IRCC (Canada), the Australian Department of Home Affairs, and credential evaluation agencies worldwide. For submission to Malaysian domestic authorities such as Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM), Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN), or courts, translations endorsed by ITBM, the MTA, or a Court-appointed translator are typically required — DoVisa can coordinate this endorsement upon request.

Standard certified translation is delivered within 4-6 business days. Express processing is available for 2-3 business days, and rush delivery within 24 hours is offered for select single-page document types such as birth certificates and marriage certificates. Turnaround begins after your documents pass our legibility review. If you also require consular legalization through Wisma Putra, additional processing time of 10-20 business days is needed depending on the destination embassy.

We translate Malaysian documents from Bahasa Melayu, English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and Tamil into over 100 target languages. The most requested language pairs include Malay to English, English to Malay, Chinese to English, and Tamil to English. We also handle translations between Malaysian languages and Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Thai, German, French, Spanish, and many more. Our translators are experienced with Malaysia's multilingual document formats, including bilingual Malay-English government documents and Chinese-language community records.

Our certified translations of Malaysian documents are accepted by major immigration authorities worldwide including USCIS (United States), UK Visas and Immigration, IRCC (Canada), the Australian Department of Home Affairs, and Immigration New Zealand. These authorities accept DoVisa's certified translations directly without requiring additional endorsement or legalization. Our current acceptance rate at international immigration agencies is 98.7%. For submission to Malaysian immigration authorities (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia), an ITBM or MTA endorsement may be required, which we can coordinate.

Whether notarization is required depends on the destination authority. For most international immigration applications (US, UK, Canada, Australia), our certified translation alone is sufficient — no notarization needed. However, if your translated Malaysian documents require consular legalization for use in countries that are not immigration destinations (for example, business filings in another country), the documents will need to be notarized by a Malaysian Notary Public (Notari Awam) and then attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) before embassy legalization. DoVisa can advise on whether notarization is required for your specific situation and coordinate the process if needed.

No. Malaysia is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so Malaysian documents cannot receive an apostille. Instead, documents intended for international use must undergo consular legalization, which involves three steps: (1) notarization by a Malaysian Notary Public, (2) attestation by the Consular Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) in Putrajaya, and (3) legalization by the destination country's embassy or consulate in Malaysia. This process typically takes 10-20 business days. DoVisa manages the complete legalization chain on your behalf. Note that for many immigration applications (US, UK, Canada, Australia), certified translations are accepted without legalization.

Our Malaysian certified translation pricing follows a transparent per-page structure with volume discounts that apply automatically for larger document sets. Pricing varies based on document length, language pair (Malay, English, Chinese, or Tamil), and the processing speed you select. Express and rush service options are available for time-sensitive projects. Consular legalization through Wisma Putra and embassy fees are quoted separately. Upload your documents on our order page to receive an instant, detailed quote before work begins — no hidden fees.

Yes. We regularly translate handwritten Malaysian documents including older vital records, personal letters, sworn declarations, and historical certificates. Older Malaysian birth certificates and marriage certificates may contain handwritten entries in Bahasa Melayu, Jawi script (Arabic-based Malay writing), Chinese, or Tamil. Our translators are experienced with these handwriting styles and historical document formats. For very old or heavily worn documents, we may request a higher-resolution scan or photograph to ensure accuracy. A small surcharge may apply for documents that require additional time due to difficult legibility.

You receive your certified translation in two formats: a high-resolution PDF delivered via email for immediate use, and a physical hard copy with the translator's original signature and certification stamp shipped via tracked international courier. The PDF is suitable for preliminary submissions and digital applications. Most government authorities and immigration offices accept the certified PDF for initial processing, but some may request the physical original during in-person appointments. Tracked shipping from our processing centre typically takes 3-7 business days for international delivery.

Malaysian government documents are frequently issued in bilingual or multilingual formats — most JPN vital records appear in both Bahasa Melayu and English, while community documents may include Chinese or Tamil. Our translators translate the complete document including all language sections, ensuring nothing is omitted. For bilingual Malay-English documents, the certified translation captures both the Malay and English text as it appears on the original, which immigration authorities require to verify the document's authenticity. We note the multilingual nature of the source document in our certification statement.

Yes. We handle translations of all Malaysian Islamic documents including the Sijil Nikah (Islamic marriage certificate), Sijil Cerai (Islamic divorce certificate), and Syariah court orders. These documents are issued by the respective state's Jabatan Agama Islam (Islamic Religious Department) and may contain a mix of Bahasa Melayu and Arabic terminology. Our translators are familiar with Malaysian Islamic legal terminology and the administrative formats used by religious authorities across all 13 states and 3 federal territories of Malaysia.

DoVisa's certified translation includes a translator's signed certification statement attesting to accuracy and completeness. This is accepted by international authorities such as USCIS, IRCC, UK Visas and Immigration, and the Australian Department of Home Affairs. An ITBM endorsement is an additional official stamp from the Institut Terjemahan dan Buku Malaysia (ITBM), a Malaysian government-linked body that validates translations for use by Malaysian domestic authorities such as JPN, JIM, SSM, and Malaysian courts. If your documents are destined for a Malaysian government agency, you may need the ITBM endorsement. DoVisa can coordinate ITBM or MTA endorsement as an add-on service when required.