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Translation

Discover how MDDI is raising translation standards.

Last updated 16 May 2025
National Translation Committee

National Translation Committee

National Translation Committee 10th Anniversary Commemorative Book

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Promoting best practices

Whole-of-Government Period Contract and Framework Agreement (WoG PCFA) for Translation Services
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Nurturing talent

Information Service (Translation) Scholarship
Translation Talent Development Scheme (TTDS)
Community-in-Translation Events Grant

SG Translate Together Web Portal

SG Translate Together Web Portal

Citizen Translators Project

The Citizen Translators (CT) Project was launched in 2021, as part of the Government’s efforts to raise the overall translation and language standards in Singapore.

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Vetting and proofreading

CTs support the vetting and proofreading of translated communication materials from various government agencies.

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Identifying errant translations

CTs identify errant translations in government communication materials, and report them to the NTC Secretariat.

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Engagement

CTs receive updates on NTC key announcements and events, and are engaged - digitally and in-person - through the SGTT forum, quizzes, workshops and se

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Recognition Framework

CTs who participate in translation-related events and activities get rewarded under the CT Recognition Framework.

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