Malay Localization

In order to attract Malay customers and clients, you will have to familiarize yourself with the idea of Malay localization. Malay localization is the process of adapting the language, appearance, and functionality of a product or Web site for Malaysia. Malay presents a variety of unique challenges to Malay localization professionals.

To ensure a positive reception of your software, Web site, and documentation, it is a good idea to work with an experienced localization company. Your localization service provider should employ native Malay teams of localization specialists who understand how to anticipate and solve the myriad of potential Malay localization issues.

Some examples of localization issues:

Malay Localization: Web site Issues Malay Localization Requirements
Color scheme Inoffensive colors for example
Date, time, currency formats Change to standard Malay formats
E-commerce payments Enable various payment methods such as bank transfers
Malay Localization: Software Issues Malay Localization Requirements
Time-to-market Translation memory tools help speed translation
High user expectations Testers should be Malay speakers
Malay Localization: Documentation Issues Malay Localization Requirements
Text length Accommodate possible text expansion/contraction
Printing Malay fonts Embed fonts in PDF file for printer

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