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