Syahmi Sapperi
@syahmisapperi
I translate English content into polished Malay subtitles, websites, and documents.
MalaysiaWhat I'm looking for
I've translated English content into Malay for more than 14 years, working across documents, websites, and multimedia.
I'm currently a freelance Subtitle Translator for TVT Media and have worked with ZOO Digital Group, Dicentia Studios, and Sublime Subtitling. My work includes subtitle translation and timing.
I've also delivered English-to-Malay translation for Gengo, Chambers Translation, SEAtongue, and SDI Media, including website localization.
I hold a Bachelor of Human Sciences in English Language and Literature from the International Islamic University Malaysia. I'm committed to precise, polished translations that faithfully represent source material and support cross-cultural communication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Subtitle Translator
TVT Media
Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Provided subtitle translation services, ensuring accurate and polished subtitles for multimedia content.
English to Malay Translator
Gengo
Feb 2015 - Present (11 years 8 months)
Translated various materials from English to Malay, including website localization and other content.
Subtitle Translator
ZOO Digital Group plc
Jan 2014 - Present (12 years 9 months)
Provided subtitle translation services, ensuring accurate and polished subtitles for multimedia content.
Subtitle Translator
Dicentia Studios A/S
Jul 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 6 months)
Provided subtitle translation services, ensuring accurate and polished subtitles for multimedia content.
Subtitle Translator
Sublime Subtitling
Jun 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 8 months)
Provided subtitle translation services, ensuring accurate and polished subtitles for multimedia content.
English to Malay Translator
Chambers Translation Sdn.Bhd.
Jan 2013 - Jan 2023 (10 years)
Translated various materials from English to Malay, using SDL Trados and Microsoft Office.
Provided ride-hailing services as a driver partner.
Translation Consultant
Awantec
Sep 2015 - Sep 2017 (2 years)
Provided translation consulting services, leveraging expertise in English to Malay translation.
English to Malay Translator
SDI Media
Jun 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years)
Translated various materials from English to Malay.
English to Malay Translator
SEAtongue
Mar 2015 - Apr 2016 (1 year 1 month)
Translated various materials from English to Malay.
English to Malay Translator/Subtitlist
Freelance
Jun 2009 - Jun 2014 (5 years)
Provided freelance translation and subtitling services from English to Malay.
Global Support Executive
HSBC Electronic Data Processing (HDPM)
Mar 2013 - Oct 2013 (7 months)
Provided global support services, handling customer inquiries and operational tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
International Islamic University Malaysia
Bachelor of Human Sciences, English Linguistics
2009 - 2013
Pursued a Bachelor of Human Sciences in English Language and Literature, focusing on English Linguistics.
International Islamic University Malaysia
Bachelor of Human Sciences (English Language and Literature), English Linguistics
2009 - 2013
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
MalaysiaAuthorized to work in
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