Five tips for writing bilingual content

Good bilingual content is not a word-for-word translation. Five tips from the editorial team:

1. Write the full Bahasa Malaysia version first, then rewrite it in English with the same meaning.
2. Keep sentences under 25 words. Short sentences are easier to translate and to read.
3. Use the portal glossary so feature names stay consistent in both languages.
4. Avoid abbreviations without an explanation on first use.
5. Read both versions aloud before publishing.