21/09/2026
Took the opportunity to upskill and relearn about Interpretation.
The interpretation training session was conducted by Akademi Bahasa & Terjemahan, bringing together participants keen to sharpen their craft in this demanding field. The 3-day session was packed with valuable interpretation knowledge, guided by the crème of the industry players, namely Dato' Sa Wai, Dr Kaseh Abu Bakar, Dr Samuel Chew, and Dr Noorazrin Zakaria, each sharing decades of hands-on expertise and real-world insights.
We covered the core techniques of interpretation, from consecutive to simultaneous, along with the discipline, focus, and quick thinking the profession demands.
The icing on the cake was experiencing simultaneous interpretation using the Simultaneous Interpretation System (SIS), stepping into the booth and processing speech in real time. It was both challenging and exhilarating, and gave me a genuine appreciation for what professional interpreters do every day.
Now, I can proudly say that I am a trained interpreter (albeit still gaining experience, which I will definitely build over time)!
Looking forward to rendering my services as an interpreter, and grateful for a training that has opened up a new chapter in my professional journey.