At a glance: AI live translation in Kuala Lumpur
LanguagesUsually Malay, English, Chinese (Simplified), Tamil and Arabic. Up to six per stage, chosen from 38 caption languages, with an AI voice in 35.
SpeedCaptions appear about two seconds after each sentence.
For guestsScan a QR code and choose a language. No app and no account, for up to 500 audience phones.
From your venueOne line output from the mixing console, a small table with power by the audio desk, and internet (wired is best).
OutputsPhones, big-screen surtitles, a livestream overlay, and transcripts in every language after each session.
PriceSelf-serve hours from US$149. Our engineer on site in Kuala Lumpur is quoted per event. See pricing.
Languages we usually cover in Kuala Lumpur
MalayEnglishChinese (Simplified)TamilArabic
Malay and English both ways, with Chinese (Simplified), Tamil and Arabic, makes up the typical Kuala Lumpur mix. Pick up to six languages per stage from 38 caption languages, and guests can listen to an AI voice in 35 of them. Each room can run its own set.
Common language pairs
- Malay ↔ English
- English → Chinese, Tamil and Arabic
Conference and exhibition venues in Kuala Lumpur
The main convention centres, exhibition halls and ballroom venues in Kuala Lumpur. Our engineer can work at any of them, or at your own venue. Figures come from each venue’s own website; check current details with the venue when you book.
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)
Convention centre | Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC)- Getting there
- KLCC LRT, about 10 minutes walk
- Opened
- 2005 (opened)
- Largest space
- Exhibition Halls 1 to 5 (combined), 9,710 m²
- Published capacity
- 6,000 cocktail (Exhibition Halls 1 and 2 (combined))
- Event space
- 38,670 m² in total
- Meeting rooms
- 28
- For translation
- The centre has an in-house audiovisual and event production team covering sound, lighting, presentation systems, staging and rigging, plus a 2,991 seat Plenary Hall with fixed auditorium seating and a built-in stage.
Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC)
Exhibition centre | KL Metropolis, Jalan Dutamas 2- Opened
- 2017 (opened August 2017)
- Largest space
- Level 3 pillarless exhibition hall, 12,960 m²
- Published capacity
- 18,000 theatre (Level 3 (three pillarless halls combined))
- Event space
- 52,000 m² in total
- Meeting rooms
- 13
World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTC KL)
Convention centre | Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur- Opened
- 1986 (opened as Putra World Trade Centre)
- Largest space
- Tun Razak 3, 4,500 m²
- Published capacity
- up to 3,000 (Dewan Merdeka)
- For translation
- Tun Dr. Ismail and Tun Hussein Onn halls each have two built-in LED display screens, and Pelantaran Putra has a 7 x 3 m LED screen.
Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC)
Convention centre | Precinct 5, Putrajaya- Largest space
- Putra Hall A or B (each, combinable), 2,333 m²
- Published capacity
- 1,500 seated (Conference Halls 1 to 5 (combined))
- For translation
- The Plenary Hall has eight interpreter rooms operating 32 channels, Putra Hall A and B have eight interpreter rooms, and Conference Halls 1 to 10 each have interpreter rooms, while all 10 meeting rooms and 14 suites have full audio visual systems.
Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre (SPCC)
Convention centre | Sunway City, Subang Jaya- Largest space
- Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, 7,157 m²
- Published capacity
- 3,700 theatre (Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre)
- Event space
- 7,157 m² in total
- For translation
- Listed amenities include Wi-Fi, a sound system, microphones and a video projector.
Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC)
Convention centre | Setia Alam, Shah Alam- Published capacity
- 4,000 banquet (Hall 1 and 2 (combined))
- Meeting rooms
- 8
MINES International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC)
Exhibition centre | Mines Wellness City, Seri Kembangan- Published capacity
- 8,000 banquet (multipurpose hall)
KLGCC Convention Centre
Conference centre | Bukit Kiara- Published capacity
- 2,000 theatre (Grand Ballroom)
- Meeting rooms
- 4
- For translation
- The four function rooms are described as AV-ready, and the venue also has a 181 seat tiered auditorium.
Grand Lagoon Ballroom, Sunway City
Hotel ballroom | Sunway City, Subang Jaya- Largest space
- Grand Lagoon Ballroom, 2,266 m²
- Published capacity
- 2,720 theatre (Grand Lagoon Ballroom)
- For translation
- Listed amenities include Wi-Fi, a sound system, microphones and five large HD LED screens.
Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Hotel ballroom | Bukit Bintang- Published capacity
- 2,000 theatre (Manhattan Ballroom)
- Meeting rooms
- 12
- For translation
- The hotel lists a 360 LED screen experience and function rooms equipped with presentation technology.
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Hotel ballroom | Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC)- Opened
- 1998 (opened October 1998)
- Published capacity
- 1,800 banquet (Grand Ballroom)
- Meeting rooms
- 11
- For translation
- The 11 meeting suites are supported by a wide range of audiovisual equipment.
Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel and Convention Centre
Hotel ballroom | Jalan Sultan Ismail- Largest space
- Grand Ballroom, 1,320 m²
- Published capacity
- 1,800 theatre (Grand Ballroom)
- Event space
- 3,354 m² in total
- Meeting rooms
- 26
- For translation
- The hotel states its meeting rooms come with high-speed internet and AV technology.
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Hotel ballroom | Jalan Sultan Ismail- Largest space
- Grand Ballroom, 1,509 m²
- Published capacity
- 1,800 theatre (Grand Ballroom)
- For translation
- Reported features include large LED screens, an elevated stage, complimentary Wi-Fi and a dedicated events management team.
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection
Hotel ballroom | Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin- Largest space
- Majestic Ballroom, 1,525.75 m²
- Published capacity
- 1,500 theatre (Majestic Ballroom)
- Meeting rooms
- 13
- For translation
- The ballroom has built-in audiovisual systems and a large LED wall, with a professional banqueting and meeting team.
How it works in Kuala Lumpur
Our engineer on site
Our engineer sets up near your audio desk with our own laptop, audio interface and cables, takes one line output from the console and sound checks with the venue's AV team before doors. Each hall or breakout room gets its own setup and QR code.
Guests scan and choose
Guests scan a QR code and choose Bahasa Melayu, English, Chinese, Tamil, Arabic or another language you offer. No app needed, for up to 500 audience phones.
Phones, screens and stream
Captions reach phones, surtitles on the big screen and your livestream. Arabic captions read right to left, and Islamic finance and industry terms can be loaded before the event.
Planning live translation for an event in Kuala Lumpur
- Send the agenda, speaker names, company and product terms a week before, so they appear correctly in every language.
- Ask the venue’s AV team for one line output from the mixer and a table with power next to the audio desk for our engineer.
- Book a wired internet line for that table in large halls, where shared Wi-Fi gets busy.
- Put the QR code on the stage screens, signage and seat cards, and mention it in the opening remarks.
- Plan a short sound check with our engineer before doors open on each day.
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