Jawi and Aljamiado: Same script, different fate
This chiseled stone is probably the first Jawi inscription found in Peninsular Malaysia, dating to 1303 A.D. It is a four-side granite stone of irregular shape engraved with religious texts in all four sides, 90 x 53 cm in size and weighting about 220 kgs. It was first discovered in Kuala Berang in 1887 by […]
Medical Interpreting in Malaysia: The potential and the pitfalls
In any medical setting, the presence of an interpreter can help overcome the language barrier and prevent misdiagnosis, ensure compliance with treatment, reduce the likelihood of a serious adverse effect and, in general, improve the feeling of satisfaction among patients and practitioners. In countries like Australia, UK or Japan, medical interpreters have become an integral […]
British Administration and Rules of Interpreting in Colonial Malaya
Back in 1945, after the Japanese surrender, British rule returned in the form of the British Military Administration (BMA). Having to overhaul the entire administration left in place by the Japanese authorities, they had to amend, resstructure or reissue nearly everything, from road signs to security services to currency. Britain also regulated the functioning of […]
Interpreting in Malaysia: Historical Development, Current Conditions and Future Prospects
From Maritime Trade to Remote Interpreting: The Evolution of Interpreting Profession in Malaysia Introduction This study examines the historical development of interpreting in Malaysia from the pre-colonial period to the present day and considers the future trajectory of the profession within a rapidly changing linguistic and technological environment. The paper is divided into three principal […]
