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Malaysian Document Translation Services for Singapore
Malaysian documents issued in Bahasa Malaysia cannot be submitted to ICA, MOM, ROM, ACRA or most overseas authorities without an official English translation. We offer three service tiers — certified, notarised, and apostille/MOFA attestation — so you order exactly what your authority requires, with nothing extra and nothing missing.
- 100% acceptance guarantee
- Lowest price guarantee
3,000 +
Translations delivered
24–48hr
Standard turnaround
100 %
Acceptance guarantee
3 tiers
Certified · Notarised · Apostille
Most common use case
Translating Malaysian documents for ICA submission
ICA requires that any supporting document not in English be accompanied by an official English translation. ICA explicitly accepts translations done by an embassy or notarised by a Notary Public in Singapore or Malaysia. Since October 2019, notarised documents must also carry SAL (Singapore Academy of Law) authentication to be valid.
Documents we translate, certify & notarise
Birth Certificate
Sijil Kelahiran · JPN issued
Marriage Certificate
Sijil Perkahwinan · Sijil Nikah
SPM / STPM Certificate
Lembaga Peperiksaan · MPM
Borang K
Certificate of Renunciation
Death Certificate
Sijil Kematian · JPN issued
Divorce Certificate
Dikri Nisi Mutlak · Sijil Perceraian
Degree & Academic Transcript
Ijazah · Transkrip Akademik
Sijil Nikah
Pejabat Agama Islam · Syariah
Other Malaysian documents
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Three service tiers
Which service do you need?
Certified Translation
- Signed translator certification statement
- Accepted in the US, Australia, UK, New Zealand
- Suitable for some MOM, university and employer checks
- PDF delivery in 24–48hrs
Notarised Translation
- Singapore Notary Public seal + signature
- SAL (Singapore Academy of Law) authentication included
- Required by ICA, MOM, ROM, ACRA and Singapore courts
- PDF + notarised hardcopy delivery
Apostille / MOFA Attestation
- Legalisation via Wisma Putra (Putrajaya)
- For use in third countries outside Singapore
- Required by some embassies and overseas regulators
- We coordinate the full process for you
Side-by-side comparison
Certified vs. notarised vs. apostille
| Certified Translation | Notarised Translation | Apostille / MOFA Attestation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical use | Complete, accurate English translation with a signed certification statement | Certified translation + Singapore Notary Public verification + SAL authentication | Additional legalisation of documents or notarised translations for overseas authorities |
| Where accepted | US, Australia, UK, New Zealand and many countries outside Singapore; some MOM/employer checks | ICA, MOM, ROM, ACRA, Singapore courts and embassies operating in Singapore | Countries or institutions in the Apostille Convention, or requiring MOFA/embassy legalisation |
| Starting price | S$60 per document | S$150 (single-sided) · S$180 (double-sided, e.g. Borang K) | S$85 per document |
| Typical requesters | Overseas immigration authorities, universities, professional bodies, employers | ICA (PR, Citizenship, LTVP, Dependant's Pass), MOM, ACRA, ROM, Singapore courts | Foreign embassies, overseas courts, professional regulators, some universities |
| Turnaround | 24–48 hours | 24–48 hours (standard) · same-day available on request | Varies — coordinated with Wisma Putra in Putrajaya; confirmed at quote stage |
Combining services
How our services work together
Certified translation
Notarisation + SAL
Apostille / MOFA
Accepted
Document is fully legalised for your destination authority.
Both Malaysia and Singapore are Apostille Convention members. Malaysia acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention, with apostilles issued by Wisma Putra. Singapore acceded in January 2021 (effective September 2021), with SAL as the designated Competent Authority. If your translation is already notarised in Singapore, MOFA attestation in Putrajaya is generally not required — that step is only needed when documents are used directly in a third country.
Why choose us
Service features & guarantees
Lowest price guarantee
If you find a cheaper equivalent service in Singapore, we’ll refund the difference you paid.
Proven expertise
3,000+ documents translated · 4.9 stars · 80+ verified Google reviews from Malaysians in Singapore.
14-day acceptance guarantee
100% money-back guarantee if your translated documents are not accepted by the stated authority due to our error.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about Malaysian document translation for ICA and Singapore authority submissions.
- Last updated: June 2026
Choosing the right service
Certified translation includes a signed declaration of accuracy from the translator — accepted by many overseas authorities and some MOM checks. Notarised translation adds a Singapore Notary Public’s seal and SAL authentication — required by ICA, MOM, ROM and ACRA. Apostille or MOFA attestation is a further legalisation step confirming the authenticity of the Malaysian document or notary’s signature, required by some overseas authorities outside Singapore.
Start by checking the written instructions from the authority receiving your documents. Look for the phrases “certified translation”, “notarised translation”, “Notary Public”, “apostille” or “MOFA attestation”. If the wording is unclear, send us a copy of the letter or checklist and we’ll explain exactly which service level you need.
Yes. If you know you’ll need both notarised translation for a Singapore submission and apostille or MOFA attestation for an overseas authority, we plan the full workflow at the start. This avoids duplicated steps and is typically faster and cheaper than ordering each service separately.
SAL, apostille & legalisation
Yes. Malaysia has formally acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention, allowing Malaysian public documents to be authenticated via apostille issued by Wisma Putra (the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) rather than requiring full embassy legalisation, for use in other Convention member countries.
Yes. Singapore acceded to the Apostille Convention in January 2021, which came into force in September 2021. The Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) is Singapore’s designated Competent Authority for issuing apostilles and authenticating notarised documents.
SAL authentication is the verification stamp issued by the Singapore Academy of Law validating a notarised document for official Singapore submissions. Since 1 October 2019, ICA requires SAL authentication on all notarised documents — a notarisation without it will be rejected. We include SAL authentication in every notarised translation order.
Documents, pricing & process
Certified translation starts from S$60 per document. Notarised translation, including SAL authentication, starts from S$150 for single-sided documents and S$180 for double-sided documents such as Borang K. Apostille or MOFA attestation starts from S$85.
Certified and notarised translations for common Malaysian personal documents are usually completed within 24–48 hours after you approve the quote. Apostille or MOFA attestation can take longer as it involves Wisma Putra in Putrajaya — we confirm a realistic timeline before you proceed.
Our primary focus is certified Malay-to-English translation of Malaysian documents for use in Singapore and other English-speaking countries. If you need a different language pair, contact us with your details and we’ll confirm whether we can help.
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