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The following services are also available upon request by clients:
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Foreign language typesetting
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Printing
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Certification of translated documents (official/legal documents)
Subtitling Services
Do you need quality subtitling services? This ranks among ITNM’s specialities as we translate dialogue, taking into account cultural aspects, to ensure accuracy in the meaning intended for the audience. Translating dialogues in another culture is very challenging and cannot be done thoughtlessly. The advantage ITNM has is we use native speakers to translate dialogue - which is then edited by an experienced editor, hence it is suited to the local culture and cast of mind. As a result, the subtitles that are displayed bring satisfaction similar to the experience of watching the story line develop.
PAYMENT RATES
ITNM handles each project according to needs. Thus, rates for payment will differ based on these factors:
- Source language and target language
- Total number of words
- Type of text: General or specific (technical)
- Deadline: Normal or urgent
- Any other needs Discounts are offered on bigger projects.
Training Services
If you are interested in learning a certain language and translation and interpreting skills, ITNM also offers training conducted by a team qualified and experienced in the fields of language, translation and interpreting. The training is conducted in a comfortable environment and makes use of a variety of techniques such as classroom practice and videos/film presentations. All of these are aimed at enlivening the class so that training takes place more effectively.
Apart from the fixed training schedule, ITNM also arranges training upon the client’s request - either at Wisma ITNM or at the client’s preferred venue.
The following are courses conducted by ITNM:
- General Translation Course
Offered full time (2 weeks) or part time (every Saturday over 10 weeks), this course exposes the participant to basic skills and knowledge in the field of translation.
- Language Course
This course is offered at the request of clients and it must be noted that participants do not only learn about language, but are also exposed to the cultural aspects of the native speakers.
- Other Courses
Other courses offered at ITNM include courses in subtitling, interpreting and editing.
Editing Services
Editing ensures that all texts translated subscribe to an appropriate tone and language style, besides avoiding other errors that although small, may detract from the company’s image and appearance. This work is not to be taken lightly as it is one of the best ways to ensure that a translation is accurate and of quality. This is important as you place your company’s professional reputation on the line in the accuracy of a document, especially when it is translated from another language.
With the help of high quality editing, you can breathe a sigh of relief because each task will be edited by an experienced editor, and proofread several times to make sure that it is clear of any error. With quality at the root of our work, our editor is responsible for ensuring the perfection of each document entrusted to us.
PAYMENT RATES
ITNM handles each project according to needs. Thus, rates for payment will differ based on these factors:
- Source language and target language
- Total number of words
- Type of text: General or specific (technical)
- Deadline: Normal or urgent
- Any other needs Discounts are offered on bigger projects.
Interpreting Services
ITNM offers interpreting services by a team of interpreters who are skilled and professionally trained to handle almost all major languages in the world. Depending on the client’s request, ITNM is willing to take on any assignment, whether short term or long term - including multilingual events, or business and diplomatic escort interpreting.
Translation Services
Unable to accomplish your mission due to language problems? ITNM can help you relay your intended message, hence simplifying your communication. We provide quality translation services, besides guaranteeing that each task is handled diligently - the result of a dedicated team who are experienced in handling all sorts of documents quickly and accurately.
At ITNM, we provide quality professional translation services in almost every field, and at the best price. The advantage of making ITNM your partner is that materials are not just translated, but also edited by an editor and checked by a proofreader - to ensure that the vocabulary used is accurate and appropriate.
The editor is also responsible for paying attention to the language style, and appropriate nuances in accordance with the source material, while at the same time, ensuring that the translation fulfils the wants and needs of the client.
We have a high-calibre team comprising experienced translators, the best editors and thorough proofreaders. This is in line with our mission to offer high quality translation services in which the translation closely matches the source text. Our promise at ITNM is to offer translation services of the highest quality at reasonable prices.
DOCUMENT TRANSLATION PROCEDURE
- Documents to be translated may be sent by email to the Customer Service Unit (rozana@itnm.com.my or masliza@itnm.com.my) or the Sales Unit (sales@itnm.com.my). Alternatively, customers may bring their documents direct to the Customer Service counter at ITNM.
- ITNM Customer Service counter hours of operation:
- Mon – Thur: 9.00am - 5.00pm.
- Fri: 9.00am – 12.30pm, 2:45pm – 5.00pm.
Requirements for the translation of certificates (academic and professional, passport, official government correspondence, Birth Certificate, etc.):
- If appearing in person, customers must bring original documents or clearly legible photocopies that have been certified as true copies by a Government Official, Legal Organisation or District Head / Village Head / Village Development and Security Committee Chairman / Secondary School Head Teacher / Primary School Head Teacher/ Commissioner for Oaths or such parties as have been authorised by the Public Service Department.
- For transactions via email, customers must send a scan of original documents that have been certified as true copies by one of the categories mentioned in (1) above.
- Please provide handwritten statements/references or supporting documents such as an identity card, passport, etc., as required, if details contained in original documents are obscure or illegible.
- For the translation of a single certificate, a minimum of three (3) working days is required. This will vary subject to the number of pages, source language, target language and type of document.
- For the translation of materials other than certificates, the time required for translation will be subject to the number of pages, speciality (technical, law, science, general, etc.), source language, target language and type of document.
PAYMENT RATES
ITNM handles each project according to needs. Thus, rates for payment will differ based on these factors:
- Source language and target language
- Total number of words
- Type of text: General or specific (technical)
- Deadline: Normal or urgent
- Any other needs Discounts are offered on bigger projects.
Payment
- Payment may be made in the form of cash, credit card, cheque, postal order, bank draft or cash deposit. Payment by cheque, postal order or bank draft should be made out to ‘Institut Terjemahan Negara Malaysia Berhad’. Translation work will only proceed upon receipt of full payment.
- For transactions via email, customers are also required to send proof of payment in the form of a scan.
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Organisation
ITNM is a limited company established by the government of Malaysia on 14 September 1993 with the aim of elevating the translation industry in the country. It deals with matters relating to translation and interpreting, apart from stimulating efforts of transferring information at all levels, national and international.
With its share capital wholly owned by the Ministry of Finance and its administration managed by the Ministry of Education, ITNM is guided by the corporate philosophy of creating a scientific and progressive society, striving to enrich the repository of knowledge and promoting the competitiveness of the nation in regional economics.
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For further enqueries regarding document translation, interpreting, training and book purchase, kindly contact:
MANAGING DIRECTOR OFFICE
CORPORATE DEPARTMENT
MALAYSIAN BOOKS DEPARTMENT
TRANSLATION & PUBLISHING DEPARTMENT
Books Catalogue
Board of Directors
YB Datuk Dr. Sharuddin Md. Salleh
Chairman
Dato' Mazri Muhammad
Special Officer to The Prime Minister /
Deputy Director of Policy and Research Department
Prime Minister Offfice
Dr. Marzuki Mohamad
Special Officer to The Deputy Prime Minister
Deputy Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister's Department
Dato' Dr. Rosli Mohamad
Secretary General of Ministry of Education
Mr. Tajol Azhar Md. Tahir
Deputy Secretary of Monitoring and Control Division
Treasury Malaysia, Ministry of Finance
Dato’ Haji Termuzi Abd. Aziz
Chief Director of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
Dato' Dr. Anwar Rethwan
Dean of Writings Faculty
National Academy of Arts, Cultural and Heritage (ASWARA)
Prof. Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman Idris
Senior Research Fellow
Department of Educational Management, Planning and Policy,
Faculty of Education Building, University of Malaya
Mr. Mohd Khair Ngadiron
Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
Institut Terjemahan Negara Malaysia
Mission & Vision
MISSION
- To overcome barriers in the dissemination of knowledge through quality translation for a developed society consistent with Vision 2020;
- To enrich the knowledge repository in Malay pertaining to the thinking of Malaysians regarding culture, science and technology through quality translation;
- To internationalise national works continuously through translation to produce works recognised worldwide.
VISION
- To be the leading translation organisation in Malaysia.
Objectives
- To provide translation services in multiple languages.
- To strengthen interpreting services at the national and international levels.
- To enhance infrastructure to promote the sustainability of the translation industry.
- To increase the translation and publication of quality informative materials in Malay.
- To intensify efforts to translate and publish prominent local works in other languages.
- To produce outstanding and highly skilled human capital through courses and training in translation and language skills in addition to increased cooperation in offering collaborative education through industrial training to graduates.
- To expand promotion and marketing of ITNM’s services and products within the country and worldwide.
- To support all endeavours of the government and interested parties to uphold the Malay language and strengthen command of the English language through the translation industry.
- To strengthen capability, capacity and governance of the organisation to provide translation services in multiple languages.
About ITBM
Our Philosophy
Institut Terjemahan Negara Malaysia (ITNM) is:
- An organisation providing translation services for books, documents, information, software and other literature from various languages into Malay and also other languages.
- An interpreting centre for local and international clients.
- A professional development centre promoting the method, technique and art of translation, interpreting and information exchange in various languages.
- A human resource development centre training and enhancing the skills of translators, editors, interpreters and other language professionals to fulfil the country’s needs at national and international levels.
- A reference centre establishing standards and quality assurance for translation, interpreting and information exchange in Malaysia.
ADMINISTRATION
MOHD KHAIR NGADIRON
Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
mkhair@itbm.com.my
(Please contact Mrs. Noor Azlina Ahmad (603) 4149 7210 (203) azlina@itbm.com.my)
CORPORATE DEPARTMENT
SITI RAFIAH SULAIMAN
Head of Corporate Department
s.rafiah@itbm.com.my
(Please contact Ms. Nadiah Saidina Omar (603) 4149 7210 (261) nadiah@itnm.com.my)
NORANIZA ABDUL AZIZ
Assistant Manager of Corporate Department
noraniza@itbm.com.my
HASNAFIDAH MD HANAPI
Head of Finance & Procurement Division
hasna@itbm.com.my
SITI ROHAIZAH HAMZAH
Head of Management & Human Resources Division
rohaizah@itbm.com.my
NORZAITI ABDUL TALIB
Head of Public Relations Division
norzaiti@itbm.com.my
SITI NURAZNIE IBRAHIM
Head of Sales & Marketing (Services) Division
aznie@itbm.com.my
AHMAD SHUAIMI YUNOS
Head of Sales & Marketing (Book) Division
shuaimi@itbm.com.my
ABD KHALIL ZALMI KAMARAZAMAN
Head of Administration & Information Technology Division
khalil@itbm.com.my
TRANSLATION & PUBLISHING DEPARTMENT
SAKRI ABDULLAH
Head of Translation & Publishing Department
sakri@itbm.com.my
(Please contact Mrs. Nur Liyana Baharun (603) 4149 7210 (237) liyana@itbm.com.my)
JURINA PIEEI
Head of Book Translation Division
jurina@itbm.com.my
RAHAYU IBRAHIM
Head of Document Translation Division
rahayu@itbm.com.my
NOR AZANIZAN ANAWAR
Head of Training & Interpreting Division
nizan@itbm.com.my
NUR HANANI LAIDIN
Head of Title Planning & Copyright Division
hanani@itbm.com.my
MALAYSIAN BOOKS DEPARTMENT
MOHD KHAIRULANUAR MANSHOR
Head of Malaysian Books Department
anuar@itbm.com.my
(Please contact Mrs. Siti Syafiqah Abd. Malik (603) 4149 7210 (283) syafiqah@itbm.com.my)
