Native Malay Speaker Dictionary Proofreader

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain AI is the hiring and contracting organization for this project. OpenTrain is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling, connecting contributors with flexible opportunities to help improve modern AI systems.

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About AI Training and Language Data

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. Language specialists help prepare and review the text, pronunciation, and linguistic examples that AI systems use to learn how people communicate.

This project offers remote, part-time contract work in a fast-growing technology field, allowing qualified contributors to apply their language expertise to practical AI training data.

The Role

As a Native Malay Speaker and Dictionary Proofreader, you will review dictionary entries to determine whether words are Malay, correct spelling errors, and proofread pronunciations against a specified phoneme set.

The project is expected to end in July. You must be able to dedicate at least three hours per day during the project period and maintain a minimum accuracy rate of 97%.

  • Role type: Part-time contractor
  • Experience level: Expert
  • Location eligibility: Malaysia
  • Workload: 20+ hours per week
  • Required availability: At least 3 hours per day until the project ends in July

What You'll Do

You will work with Malay dictionary data and make precise corrections to both written entries and pronunciation sequences. The work requires careful attention to spelling, word identity, and phoneme-level detail.

  • Determine whether each word is Malay
  • Correct spelling when an entry is inaccurate
  • Proofread pronunciations using the specified phoneme set
  • Review examples such as polifonik, poligami, and poliglot for spelling and pronunciation accuracy
  • Meet the required 97% accuracy standard

Requirements

This project is intended for native Malay speakers with strong language judgment and the availability to complete consistent dictionary proofreading work. Candidates must pass a test before beginning the task.

  • Native Malay speaker
  • Expert-level language proficiency
  • Ability to dedicate at least 3 hours per day during the project
  • Availability of 20+ hours per week
  • Ability to achieve at least 97% accuracy
  • Willingness to complete the required qualification test

Compensation and Quality Review

The stated compensation is $6 USD per 1,000 words. The structured project details also list a $100 USD fixed-price amount.

Quality is evaluated through spot checks. If submitted items fall below the required accuracy level or otherwise do not comply with project standards, the work must be redone.

  • Compensation: $6 USD per 1,000 words
  • Accuracy target: 97%
  • Quality check: Spot checks
  • Correction policy: Non-compliant work must be redone

How to Apply

Create a free OpenTrain account and apply through OpenTrain AI. Be prepared to complete the project test and confirm that you can meet the daily availability and accuracy requirements.

  • Apply through OpenTrain
  • Complete the required test
  • Confirm your Malay language expertise and project availability
  • Begin work after passing the test and meeting project requirements
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