The High Cost of Cheap Translation

Both Malaysia and Japan faced public backlash after choosing machine translation over professional services for high-profile government websites.

In Malaysia, defense communications became internet memes, while in Japan, a tourism website misled foreign visitors with odd phrasing. These examples show that cost-saving measures in translation often lead to bigger financial and credibility losses, particularly when engaging with international audiences.

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