Speech To Text Audio Collection Project - Seniors In Malaysia (Remote)

TELUS Digital is seeking native Malay speakers to participate in a Speech-to-Text (STT) audio collection project. Participants will record voice utterances by reading provided scripts in Malay English (Manglish) using our mobile or web application. During multiple recording sessions, you will receive scripts covering various everyday conversational topics and read them naturally and conversationally—avoiding overly formal or robotic speech patterns.



The Primary Objective

The primary objective of this project is to create high-quality audio recordings paired with corresponding scripts to train and improve speech recognition models. Your participation helps develop speech recognition technology that understands and processes natural speech in the Malaysian context, ultimately enhancing AI systems and user experience.



Expected Project Duration

July 2026 – September 2026



Time to Complete the Task

10–20 hours



Location

Remote


Qualification path
Payment Rate:

$11 USD per 1 hour of completed task.
This is an Independent Contractor opportunity.
Payments will be made via Hyperwallet, where you can choose PayPal or Bank Transfer as the payment method.
Other Requirements:

Native or Fluent Malay Speaker
English Proficiency
60+ years of age
A device with a microphone (phone, tablet, PC, or laptop)
Stable internet connection for the duration of the task
Each participant can only complete the project once


If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your CV at

 tiai_diverse_crowd@telusdig ... with the subject title "Expatriates - Speech to Text Audio Collection Project - Seniors in Malaysia "