Translation Tips #1: Read thoroughly

This is not a tip, but actually a rule. Once you get your text it should be the first thing that you do.


If it's a very long text, for example containing 5000 or more words, it is OK if you just read the first few paragraph because the rest of the text would normally be written in the same mood. Once you get yourself in the mood, you'll find it really easy to work on.


But here is a tip: Make this website your main reference - Gerbang Maya Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka

They are the forerunner in championing the rights and status of Bahasa Melayu in Malaysia, and they are the ones who attend any conference pertaining to Malay Language within and around Nusantara (Malay Archipelago).