Mindef blames Google Translate for ‘poke-eye’ blunder


RAWANG: The Defence Ministry had relied on the free online Google Translate for the English version of its official website, which resulted in the many mistakes found on the site.

“We have corrected the mistakes and translations are no longer done that way. “It is now done manually,” Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said here yesterday.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

The Philippines changed their map, Malaysia didn't, says Khaled on South China Sea territory
Urgent action needed to combat bullying in schools, says Lam Thye
Civil servants' productivity key to SSPA success, says Shamsul Azri
Sabah consumer group seek clarity on electricity subsidy confusion
Anwar arrives in Brazil for official visit, G20 Summit
73 motorcycles seized over illegal modifications during JPJ op in KL
100 days as Chief Secretary: Shamsul Azri committed to strengthening public service reform agenda
Driver rescued after car plunges into Mines Lake
O&G technician cheated of over RM900,000 in investment scam
UAE's Space42 AI expertise can enhance Malaysia's potential, capabilities, says Zahid

Others Also Read