MY LIM | Independent full-time freelancer | Life Member of the Malaysia Translators Association (PPM, Persatuan Penterjemah Malaysia)
With a background in marketing, copywriting, and administration, combined with professional experience in China, I have been translating and editing a broad range of marketing and business documents since 2012. I deliver precise, polished translations and transcriptions that consistently meet professional and commercial standards. While based in Malaysia for most of my life, I have also lived in Australia and Singapore for studies, and in China for work, giving me a well-rounded international perspective.
Services offered
Translation, MTPE (Chinese>English, Malay>English); Transcription (English-English), Copywriting
Software used
MemoQ (compatible with TRADOS packages), CAT tools
Education
Diploma in Translation (Singapore Chinese Chamber Institute of Business)
Business Chinese Test, developed by Peking University
Level 5 out of 5 average
Bachelor of Arts (Communications & Writing), Monash Australia
Graduated with distinction average and attained high distinctions for writing subjects
Diploma in Mass Communication, KDU University College, Malaysia
Awarded High Achiever Scholarship; emerged Top 3 among graduating batch
Translation/transcription experience
Since 2012, I have partnered with dozens of agencies internationally to provide services to clients from diverse industries:
CN>EN Translation/ MALAY>EN Translation:
Academic Papers: Social science papers
Beauty: White papers, marketing plans
Business Documents: Business documents, CEO’s speech, employee handbooks, company profiles
Official Documents: Birth certs, marriage certs, bank statements
Legal: Contracts, whatsapp conversations/letters/business correspondence for court cases
Media/marketing: Promotional booklets, consumer research responses, newspaper advertisements, radio scripts, web copy, company announcements, marketing brochures, subtitling
Medical: Informed Consent Forms, Questionnaires
News Articles: Hard news articles, feature articles, etc.
EN Transcription:
Conversations for court cases, interviews, meeting minutes
Previous working experience
Senior Marketing Executive (Malaysian office of a Dutch multinational publisher of tax, finance, legal and HR resources)
Office Manager (Provider of Cambridge English language courses)
Marketing Communications/ PA to Managing Director (Owners Group of an international brand hotel in China)
Executive, Group CEO’s Office, Business Development (Malaysian media conglomerate)
Client feedback
I'm reliable, responsive, efficient and meticulous. Here's some feedback I've received so far:“Great translator, all-rounder.”- UK-based translation agency
“Many thanks for the translation and your notes – these were very helpful. I look forward to working with you again.” -UK-based translation agency
“Wonderful, thank you so very much. We look forward to working with you again soon.” -Australia-based translation agency
“Thank you for your quick delivery. I have received the translations, which I found very fine.” -Japan-based translation agency
“Just a quick note to say a big THANK YOU for the 2 assignments. The client is happy. Am always impressed with the quality of work you deliver. Thanks for a job well done.” -Malaysia-based translation agency
“I like the fluidity of your translation, it reads as if this is the original.” -Malaysia-based translation agency
"Thank you for your prompt response every time we contact you. It means a lot to us." -Singapore-based translation agency
Member since Sep '13
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