With the thriving development of China-Malaysia trade, domestic personnel and enterprises are increasingly engaging in inspection tours, business exchanges, and other activities in Malaysia. In this process, professional escort interpreters play a vital role.Through this process, Artlangs ensures the professionalism and efficiency of its services, meeting the diverse needs of its clients.

I. The Importance and Difficulty of Escort Interpreting

Compared to simultaneous and consecutive interpreting, escort interpreting in Malaysia is relatively less challenging. However, it still demands high standards in terms of the interpreter's translation skills, overall quality, and adaptability. Escort interpreters are crucial in facilitating trade, economic, and cultural exchanges between China and Malaysia, especially in important foreign affairs. Therefore, selecting professional and reliable escort interpreters is of utmost importance.

II. Types of Escort Interpreting and Price Variations

There are various types of escort interpreting in Malaysia, with business and tourism being the most common. Additionally, escort interpreting may also be required in diplomatic receptions, conferences, exhibitions, and guided tours. Different occasions have varying requirements for interpreters, leading to significant differences in final prices. For instance, in corporate visit escort interpreting, interpreters need to possess knowledge in relevant industries, resulting in higher fees. Furthermore, prices for escort interpreting in different languages also vary. Popular languages like English and Korean tend to have lower prices, while less common languages, due to the scarcity of professional interpreters, are relatively more expensive.

III. Price Range and Considerations for Escort Interpreting

Without a detailed understanding of the client's requirements, translation companies usually cannot provide an exact price. However, there are price ranges in the interpreting industry for reference. For example, English escort interpreting for daily activities and sightseeing typically starts at 700 yuan, while technical exchanges, training, and business negotiations start at 1,000 yuan. The specific price depends on the actual interpreting needs and the matched interpreter. Additionally, the working hours for escort interpreters are 8 hours per day per person. Overtime is calculated as additional hours, and the price should be agreed upon with the client in advance. Less than half a day is counted as half a day, and more than half a day but less than a full day is counted as a full day. If travel is required, the client is responsible for the interpreter's accommodation, transportation, and safety expenses.

IV. Service Process for Escort Interpreting

1.Needs Analysis: Dispatch a project manager to the client's location to gain an in-depth understanding of their requirements for interpreters and conduct a "needs analysis for interpreters."

2.Service Planning: Provide a service plan based on the client's schedule.

3.Comprehensive Skills Assessment: Conduct written and oral translation tests for candidate interpreters and provide resumes of qualified candidates for the client to screen. The number of candidates is usually 2-3 times the client's requirements and is submitted in batches.

4.Client Screening: The client conducts ability tests and interviews with the candidate interpreters and ultimately selects the interpreter.

5.Pre-job Training: Provide pre-job training for the selected interpreter.

6.On-site Service: The interpreter arrives at the client's designated location to provide services, and both the client and Artlangs jointly manage the interpreter.