Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Translators Association (PPM) is stepping up efforts to uphold professional standards in the translation industry through its Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct Course, amid rising demand for translation services in the era of artificial intelligence (AI) and globalisation.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the course is among the mandatory requirements for translator accreditation by the association. PPM president Dr Hasuria Che Omar stated that the programme aims to equip translators and interpreters with a clear understanding of ethical principles and professional conduct expected in their duties.
Dr Hasuria, who also serves as PPM course director, mentioned that participants would receive guidance on handling complex ethical issues and making sound professional decisions in their daily assignments. She emphasized that the course seeks to enhance translators' and interpreters' awareness of their professional responsibilities to clients, colleagues, stakeholders, society, and translation institutions.
She further elaborated that the code of ethics highlights several key principles, such as ensuring accuracy and fidelity to the source text without altering meaning, safeguarding the confidentiality of client information and documents, and avoiding conflicts of interest that could compromise neutrality. Professional integrity is also emphasized, including a prohibition on any form of fraud, manipulation of translated content, and abuse of professional position.
The face-to-face course is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 8 am to 5 pm at Level 5, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) headquarters. It will be conducted by Bashir Basalamah, a translator and interpreter accredited by Australia's National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI), known for his expertise in business, legal, and technical fields.
Participation fees are set at RM225 for PPM members and RM250 for non-members. Dr Hasuria expressed that organizing the course reflects PPM's continued commitment to strengthening the competency and professionalism of industry practitioners while ensuring ethical standards in the profession are preserved.