Hi, I am Roslindawati Haron, can also be called Dr Linda. I'm a freelance translator and editor. I start being a translator since 2007, obtained the translation certificate on 2010 and since then, I got engaged with several translation agencies. Academically, I hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering and degrees (BSc and MSc) in Biotechnology. Since 2021, I got engaged with Malaysian Institute of Translation and Books (ITBM) as their part time instructor.

In translation, I am active in gaming localization, working with mostly fighting, pirates and educational games. Involved in daily and regular big games localization like Age of Empires, Honor of Kings, and so on. Besides gaming, I also translate technical text like safety in organizations, garments industry, equipment/tool manuals, research reports, medical questionnaires, terms and conditions, user instructions, and many more. I have experience in translating and proofreading literary books, folklore from several countries and 1001 nights. The books are still under publication.

As an instructor, I teach several classes: Editing translation of science and technology text, Technology in translation or translation aided tools, and introduce new translators to the translation industry. Since June 2025, I was appointed as one of the instructors to teach for their new diploma program, Diploma Profesional Penterjemahan.

Besides translating, proofreading or editing and teaching, I also write from time to time. I have self-published a book entitled “Titbits for Translators” talking about my experience of becoming a translator, and how readers can be one too. I will contribute ideas in LinkedIn when I am free to share my knowledge and experience, as well as to build networking with those under the same field, translators and editors.

To keep myself a dynamic translator, from time to time, I will join seminars related to translation and editing or language related workshop and courses. I agree that a translator should be like a ninja, if you detect it, then the translation is not good. So, I always try my best to equip myself with knowledge and keep pace with technology.

WRITING AND TRANSLATION ACTIVITIES

Chapters in book

1. Cabaran Pasca Penyuntingan Terjemahan Mesin kepada Bahasa Inggeris daripada Berita Bahasa Melayu Singapura dan Laman Sesawang Forum, Penterjemahan di Malaysia: Cabaran dan Pengalaman Mutakhir, Jun 2023, IIUM Press.
2. Cabaran Menterjemah Teks Opera Cina Daripada Bahasa Inggeris Kepada Bahasa Melayu: Dari Persepsi Penterjemah Berbangsa Melayu, Penterjemahan di Malaysia: Cabaran dan Pengalaman Mutakhir, Jun 2023, IIUM Press.

a) Chapters in the translated book (IIUM Press)

1. Kumpulan Cerita Rakyat Asia Tenggara Jilid 1 – IIUM Press (ISBN: 9789674912642)
   Indonesia – Sangkuriang, Simalungun, Dewi Padi, Asal Usul Sungai Landak
2. Kumpulan Cerita Rakyat Peru, Hungary, dan Ireland – IIUM Press
   Peru – Ayar Bersaudara dan Sang Katak dan Sang Kondor
   Hungary – Kisah Cinta Encik Sotong; Tritill, Littil, dan Burung; Si Kucing Yang Menawan; dan Puteri Uletka dan Cicak Putih Jahat 
   Ireland - Fin MacCumhail dan Erin Fenians di Istana Fear Dubh; Jamie Freel dan Gadis Yang Disihir; Kil Arthur; dan Sang Gergasi Yang

Pentingkan Diri

b) Translated book (IIUM Press)

Volume 1 of 1001 Nights for these selected titles.

1. Kisah Raja Syahrayar dan Raja Syahzaman
2. Kisah Lelaki Dengan Rusa
3. Kisah Lelaki Dengan Dua Anjing
4. Kisah Lelaki Dengan Keldai
5. Raja Sindibad dan Burung Elang
6. Kisah Suami Dan Burung Kakak Tua
7. Raja Yang Tersihir
8. Kisah Lembu Jantan dan Keldai
9. Tukang Pikul dan Tiga Wanita Baghdad
10. Kisah Nurudin dan Anaknya Hasan
11. Kisah Si Bongkok
12. Kisah Tukang Cukur
13. Kisah Saudara Ketiga Tukang Cukur
14. Kisah Saudara KeempatTukang Cukur
15. Kisah Saudara KelimaTukang Cukur
16. Kisah Saudara Keenam Tukar Cukur
17. Kisah Nuruddin Ali dan Anis Al-Jalis

c) Translated books edited (IIUM Press)

Volume 6 of 1001 Nights for selected titles.

d) Translated books edited (ITBM)

1. The Young Entrepreneurs' Club: Entertainment (46 Hlm/9285 p.p)
2. World Crafts and Recipes: Recipe and Craft Guide to ITALY (64 Hlm/10090 p.p)
3. World Crafts and Recipes: Recipe and Craft Guide to SOUTH AFRICA (50 Hlm/10101 p.p.)
4. World Crafts and Recipes: Recipe and Craft Guide to INDONESIA (50 Hlm/10092 p.p.)
5. I Can Write a Book About My Life (34 Hlm/ 6,489 p.p.)
6. Amazing Nature (Explore the Awesome World) – (42 Hlm/ 7,946 p.p.)
7. Major Women in Science: Women in Medicine (66 Hlm/ 10,676 p.p.)
8. Soccer in Action (34 Hlm/ 4,251 p.p.)
9. Judo in Action (34 Hlm/ 4,259 p.p.)
10. Graphic Library: A Journey Through the Digestive System with Max Axiom (3485 p.p)
11. Graphic Library: Investigating the Scientific Method with Max Axiom (17 hlm)
12. Graphic Library: Getting to the Bottom of Global Warming -An Isabel Soto Geography Adventure (33 hlm, 2971 p.p)

e) Books edited (IIUM)

1. Futures Scenario Building Workshop: A Virtual Journey to IIUM 2040
2. Policies of Islamic Government and the Concept of State
3. Women Empowerment from Qur’anic Perspective
4. Integrating Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) into Literature-Based ESL Lessons
5. 10 Step-By-Step Guides to Academic Research Proposal Writing

f) Books edited (UUM)

>10 books since 2023

Self-published Book

Titbits for Translator – Book (ISBN: 978-967-15793-0-5)

Articles in LinkedIn

1. How I start being a translator. (URL: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-i-start-being-translator-roslindawati-haron)
2. Translation: The journey begins (URL: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/translation-journey-begins-roslindawati-haron)

KNOWLEDGE SHARING SESSION

1. External Evaluator Panel for the proposal evaluation of the UTM NEXUS TRANSLATION Grant titled 'AI Powered English - Malay
2. Translation System: MyTranslate'. Bilik Mesyuarat Mutiara, Bahagian Pengurusan Organisasi (BPO), Aras 1 Bangunan Canselori Sultan
   Ibrahim (BCSI), UTM Johor Bahru. 17 Oktober 2024 (Thursday)
3. Invited Panel. Seminar Pembacaan Pruf dan Terjemahan 2023. Online. 19 November 2023 (Sunday)
4. Invited Panel. Wawancara Layar Putih ITBM for topic “Penterjemahan Manual vs Aplikasi: Menandingi atau Melengkapi?” Online. 13
   January 2023 (Friday).
5. Instructor. Hands-On TRADOS Workshop organized by IIUM Press in conjunction with the International Book Festival 2022. Bilik
   Labuan. Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre. 12 Jun 2022.
6. Facilitator. “Bengkel Amali Trados Untuk Penterjemah” Organized by Bahagian Pengajian Terjemahan dan Interpretasi, Pusat Pengajian
   Ilmu Kemanusiaan, Kelab Terjemahan dan Interpretasi (BATI), Online. June 10, 2022.
7. Instructor. “Bengkel Teknik Penterjemahan”. Organized by Freelancer Squad Academy. Dalam Talian. 6 November 2021.
8. Invited panel. Wacana ilmu bertajuk Kawalan Kualiti dalam Penterjemahan Media” anjuran Bahagian Pengajian Terjemahan dan
   Interpretasi, Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Kemanusiaan, Kelab Terjemahan dan Interpretasi (BATI), Dalam Talian. 5 Mei 2021
9. Presenter, Seminar Penterjemahan Kebangsaan (SPK) In conjunction with the closing event of Kuala Lumpur World Book Capital 2020
   (KLWBC2020). Cabaran Pasca Penyuntingan Terjemahan Mesin kepada Bahasa Inggeris daripada Berita Bahasa Melayu Singapura dan Laman Sesawang Forum. Online. 27 March 2021.