Professional Profile

Mulyadi
Subali

Sworn Indonesian–English translator and interpreter with over 20 years of professional experience across legal, financial, technical, and marketing domains. Based in Bandung, Indonesia. Trusted by institutions on four continents.

Sworn Translator DKI Jakarta Certified ProZ Certified PRO Bandung, Indonesia Indonesian ↔ English
20+
Years Experience
3×
Sworn Certifications
57+
Interpreting Engagements
4
In-House Roles
Who I Am

A career built on institutional trust.

I am Mulyadi Subali — a sworn and certified professional translator and interpreter specialising in Indonesian–English, based in Bandung, West Java. My career spans over two decades and four countries, with in-house roles at the World Bank, Ford Motor Company, Toyota Motor Asia Pacific, and United Overseas Bank — institutions where translation accuracy carries direct legal, financial, and operational consequence.

I hold sworn translator certification issued by Decree of the Governor of DKI Jakarta, and dual legal translation certification from Universitas Indonesia — the highest level of translator accreditation under Indonesian law. I am also a ProZ Certified PRO, a credential independently verified by the world's largest professional translator network.

Beyond translation, I have worked as a simultaneous interpreter for the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Secret Service, ICE/HSI, UNDP, UNICEF, UNESCO, UN Women, and numerous corporate and government clients across Southeast Asia. My interpretation work spans law enforcement, human rights, non-proliferation, corporate events, and international development — contexts where precision under pressure is not optional.

I bring the same institutional-grade standards to every project — whether a single certified translation for an individual client or an ongoing translation partnership with a global agency.

Mulyadi Subali — Sworn Indonesian–English Translator and Interpreter, Bandung
Certifications & Credentials

Verified professional standing.

2007
Sworn Translator for Legal Documents
Decree of the Governor of DKI Jakarta · No. 1690/2007 · Ministry of Law & Human Rights · Indonesian ↔ English
2007
Legal Translator (Indonesian → English)
Universitas Indonesia · Faculty of Humanities · Formal certification in legal translation
2007
Legal Translator (English → Indonesian)
Universitas Indonesia · Faculty of Humanities · Bi-directional legal translation certification
2009
ProZ Certified PRO Network
ProZ.com · English ↔ Indonesian · Independently verified professional translator status
2009
Translation Editing Training
Universitas Indonesia · Advanced editing certification for translation professionals
2023
Registered Financial Planner® (RFP)
Financial Planning Standards Board Indonesia (FPSB) · Specialist credential for financial translation domain
1999
Diploma in English (Cum Laude)
Sekolah Tinggi Bahasa Asing Yapari · Bandung · Graduated with distinction
2000
Bachelor of Economics (Sarjana Ekonomi)
Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi · Bandung · Foundation for financial translation expertise
2020
SEO Manager Certification
Blue Array Academy · Digital marketing expertise applied to content strategy
Career History

25 years across four countries.

Translation & Localization
2015 — Present
Senior Freelance Translator & Interpreter
Bandung, Indonesia · Global Clients
Indonesian ↔ English across legal, financial, technical, and marketing domains. Specializations in investment, cryptocurrency, marketing transcreation. CAT tool proficient. Serving 50+ agencies worldwide.
Legal Financial Technical Marketing
Feb – Jun 2015
Language Lead
Toyota Motor Asia Pacific — Engineering & Manufacturing · Bangkok, Thailand
Supported the Manufacturing Quality Production (MQP) Team. Established localization system and database that increased translation output by more than threefold. Coordinated glossary development across multiple languages.
Automotive Manufacturing Localization
Mar 2007 — Dec 2009
Language Lead
World Bank · Jakarta, Indonesia
Created translation system resulting in a more efficient process. Established translation style guide and glossary. Integrated translation into overall communications workflow. Evaluated, selected, and supervised translators for specific publications.
Development Policy Institutional
Mar 2006 — Feb 2007
Language Lead
United Overseas Bank (UOB) · Jakarta, Indonesia
Localized releases, reports, and internal communications. Created and developed glossary for banking and finance used across all communications.
Banking Finance
Jan 2002 — Apr 2004
Language Lead
QTranslation · Bangkok, Thailand
Managed projects, translated and edited various subjects from English to Indonesian and vice versa. Early career foundation in professional translation workflows.
Content, Communications & Other
Apr 2010 — Dec 2013
Language Lead
Ford Motor Company · Bangkok, Thailand
Proposed, prepared, and developed stories for client's internal magazine and online publications. Coordinated the social media team. Localized media releases and factsheets. Exceeded targets — produced 70% more original online stories per year, with 40%+ featured as top stories.
Automotive Editorial Social Media
Oct 2000 — Dec 2001
Copywriter
AdPartner · Jakarta, Indonesia
Developed advertising concepts, created headlines and body copy. Foundation in persuasive writing and marketing communications.
Advertising Copywriting
Aug 2000 — Mar 2001
Journalist
Perspektif Media Mandiri · Jakarta, Indonesia
Researched and published weekly reports on the mutual fund industry. Conducted investigative reporting exposing problematic mutual funds and fund managers — published work with demonstrable public impact.
Finance Investigative
Jan 1995 — Dec 1997
English Instructor
LBPP LIA · Bandung, Indonesia
Prepared lesson materials, delivered creative instruction. Produced three outstanding students. Career beginning in language education.
Interpretation Record

Interpretation
Engagements 2002–2026

Simultaneous and remote simultaneous interpretation across law enforcement, multilateral, corporate, and government contexts — 57+ confirmed engagements over 22 years. Clients include eight U.S. federal agencies, six UN bodies, and corporate and government organisations across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Jun 2025
ILEA Bangkok
Financial Investigative Techniques Course: Session 12 · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Dec 2025
ILEA Bangkok
Human Trafficking & Child Exploitation Course: Session 12 · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Aug 2024
IDS International / Phalanx Group
Bangkok Conference · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Apr–May 2024
ILEA Bangkok
Asset Forfeiture & Money Laundering Course: Session 2 + Executive Course · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Feb 2024
ILEA Bangkok
On-site course · Chiang Mai, Thailand
Simultaneous
Dec 2022
ILEA Bangkok
Prosecuting Environmental Crime · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Dec 2022
ILEA Bangkok
Emerging Trends in Illicit Synthetic Drug Production Techniques: Session 1 · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Aug 2022
U.S. Dept. of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security
Southeast Asia Regional IED Awareness Seminar IX · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Aug 2017
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF)
Small Arms Trafficking Course · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
May 2017
Australian Federal Police (AFP)
Combatting Trafficking in Persons Course · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Apr 2017
U.S. DOS / INL / HSI / DOJ / OPDAT + U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services
Multilateral Workshop to Combat Wildlife Trafficking · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Simultaneous
Mar 2017
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Casino Crimes Investigations Course · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Feb 2017
U.S. DOJ / INL / OPDAT & Courts of Justice of Thailand
2nd Southeast Asia Judicial Workshop on Cybercrime · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Jan 2017
Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE / HSI)
Trafficking in Persons Course · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Aug 2016
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF)
Advanced Small Arms Trafficking Course · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Jul 2016
Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Human Trafficking & Child Exploitation Course · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
May 2016
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Advanced Crime Scene Investigations Course · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Apr–May 2016
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Drug Unit Commanders Course · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Apr 2016
U.S. DOS / INL / OPDAT & Courts of Justice of Thailand
Southeast Asia Judicial Workshop on Cybercrime · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Mar 2016
Atlanta Police Department
Combating Hate Crimes Course · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Nov 2014
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Crime Scene Investigations Course · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Oct 2014
International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA)
Law Enforcement and Leadership Development Course · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Oct 2014
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF)
Arson Investigations Course · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
May 2005
Cobra Gold / U.S. Military
Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster Relief Workshop · Chiang Mai, Thailand
Simultaneous
Jun 2026
Tomedes / Internews
3-day workshop · Remote (Zoom)
Remote Simultaneous
Oct 2021
CRDF Global
Preventing the Proliferation of Critical Advanced Conventional Weapons Components · Remote
Remote Simultaneous
Jun 2021
CCSI & CRDF Global
Implementation & Compliance Workshop — Proliferation of Sensitive Ballistic Missile Technologies · Remote
Remote Simultaneous
May–Jun 2021
ECPAT International
Agent of Change Training (multiple sessions) · Remote
Remote Simultaneous
May–Jun 2021
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum · Remote
Remote Simultaneous
Mar 2021
CCSI & CRDF Global
UN Maritime Sanctions Compliance and Enforcement Training · Remote
Remote Simultaneous
Nov 2020
ECPAT Indonesia
Pemetaan Perkembangan dan Kerentanan Penyalahgunaan Sarana Keuangan — Sexual Exploitation of Children · Remote
Remote Simultaneous
Nov 2020
ECPAT Indonesia
Menata Pariwisata Ramah Anak Pasca Pandemi Covid-19 · Remote
Remote Simultaneous
Sep 2022
ECPAT International / INTERPOL / UNICEF
Disrupting Harm in Indonesia — Report Launch · Remote
Remote Simultaneous
May 2007
SEAPA / Dewan Pers / AJI / UNESCO
World Press Freedom Day · Jakarta, Indonesia
Simultaneous
Dec 2005
UNICEF
Regional Workshop on Psychosocial Support · Phuket, Thailand
Simultaneous
Nov 2005
SEAPA & PCIJ
Trainers' Training on Investigative Journalism for Television in Southeast Asia · Rayong, Thailand
Simultaneous
Oct 2005
World Bank & Asian Development Bank (ADB)
East Asia Regional Workshop on Gender and Economic Policy · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Apr 2005
SEAPA & Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES)
In the Tsunami's Wake: Media and the Coverage of Disasters · Phuket, Thailand
Simultaneous
Nov 2004
UNDP / IUCN
IUCN 3rd World Conservation Congress · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Aug 2004
SEAPA & PCIJ
Investigative Journalism Workshop · Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Simultaneous
Jul 2002
SEAPA & PCIJ
Course on Advanced Reporting · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Simultaneous
Apr–Jun 2026
LifeWave (via U.S. Translation Co.)
Recurring business & product webinars · Remote
Video Remote
Nov 2022
Zoom Video Communications
Zoomtopia APAC 2022 · Remote
Remote Simultaneous
May 2019
Infocomm South East Asia
Summit · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Feb 2019
Hanesbrands
Supplier Training · Remote
Remote Simultaneous
Mar 2017
Procter & Gamble (P&G)
SK-II Global Training & Operations Conference · Pattaya, Thailand
Simultaneous
Mar 2017
Manulife & Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
PEAK Convention · Pattaya, Thailand
Simultaneous
Mar 2016
Procter & Gamble (P&G)
SK-II Global Training & Operations Conference · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Feb–Mar 2015
Manulife & Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
PEAK Convention · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Nov 2014
Hewlett-Packard (HP)
Channel Odyssey Conference · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Mar 2012
Samsung
Samsung Forum 2012 · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Jul 2003
Herbalife
Millionaire Training · Hua Hin, Thailand
Simultaneous
Jul 2002
Herbalife
Extravaganza · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
Aug 2022
CRDF Global
Countering Disinformation that Undermines Democracy · Remote (Zoom)
Remote Simultaneous
Feb 2008–2010
Metro TV & Forum Bersama Indonesia Tionghoa (FBIT)
Cap Go Meh Bersama · Attended by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono · Jakarta
Simultaneous
Oct 2008
Jakarta Investment Board (BPM & PKUD DKI Jakarta)
Invest Jakarta 2008 · Jakarta, Indonesia
Simultaneous
Apr 2008
Family of Murdaya
Wedding of Prajna Murdaya & Irene Tedja · Attended by Presidents Yudhoyono & Megawati · Jakarta
Simultaneous
Nov 2004
Bethany International Church Bangkok
A Life Changing Christmas Worship · Bangkok, Thailand
Simultaneous
All interpretation clients
FBI DEA ATF ICE / HSI U.S. Secret Service U.S. Dept. of State U.S. Customs & Border Protection UNDP UNICEF UNESCO ECPAT International CRDF Global ILEA Bangkok World Bank ADB IDS International / Phalanx Australian Federal Police INTERPOL Atlanta Police Dept. Cobra Gold / U.S. Military Zoom Samsung P&G Manulife / MDRT Hewlett-Packard Hanesbrands LifeWave Tomedes / Internews Infocomm SEA Herbalife Metro TV Jakarta Investment Board SEAPA / PCIJ Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
Translation End-Clients

200+ organisations served.

A selection of end-clients whose projects have been handled directly or via agency partners over a 20+ year career.

World Bank Ford Motor Company Toyota Microsoft Google Samsung Apple Deutsche Bank Standard Chartered ABN Amro P&G Unilever Pfizer AstraZeneca Shell ExxonMobil Zoom 3M Abbott Laboratories Accor Adidas AirAsia Akzo Nobel Alcatel Associated Press BASF BHP Billiton BMW Boeing BP Canon Castrol Caterpillar ChevronTexaco Cisco Coca-Cola Coinbase Daikin Dell DHL Diageo Dior Discovery Disney DSM DuPont Epson Ernst & Young Facebook / Meta Fujitsu GlaxoSmithKline Grab Hitachi IBM ILO Intel Johnson & Johnson Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Kraft Foods Kyocera Lancôme Lazada Lenovo LG L'Oréal Merck Mitsubishi Mitsui Nestlé Nikon Nokia NordVPN Oral B Oxfam Panasonic PayPal Philips QUALCOMM Reckitt Rolls-Royce Shopee Singapore Tourism Board Skyscanner Sofitel Sony Starbucks Stripe Subaru Sun Life Financial Swarovski Symantec Thomson Toshiba Tourism Australia UBS Volvo Western Union WWF Indonesia Yamaha
Vendor Profile

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