Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa ialah filem animasi 2008 yang diterbitkan oleh DreamWorks Animation. Ia merupakan sekuel kepada Madagascar (2005) dan mengisahkan Alex, Marty, Melman dan Gloria yang cuba kembali ke zoo New York tetapi terhempas di Afrika, tempat asal Alex. Versi terjemahan/dubbing dalam bahasa Melayu (Malay dub) merujuk kepada salinan filem yang dialognya diisi suara bahasa Melayu (Malaysia atau Indonesia, bergantung pada produksi).

: Interestingly, the real Malagasy language spoken in Madagascar contains numerous Malay loanwords due to early Austronesian settlement, though the film's "Malay dub" is the standard modern Malay used in Malaysia. other animated movies have official Malay dubs available on Astro?

The Madagascar franchise often features different Malay dubs depending on the network. For instance, had a notable Malay dub on HBO that premiered in August 2013, which used regional celebrities rather than standard voice actors to coincide with the Hari Raya Puasa holiday. The spin-off series, The Penguins of Madagascar , has also been dubbed in Malay and aired on multiple channels including Nickelodeon , TV3 , and TV9 .

The globalization of Hollywood animation has necessitated a robust localization industry, with dubbing serving as the primary vehicle for non-English speaking markets. In Southeast Asia, the Malay dub (often produced for the Malaysian market and broadcast on platforms like Disney Channel Asia and Netflix) offers a unique case study. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa presents specific challenges for translators due to its heavy reliance on American pop culture references, celebrity voice impersonations, and distinct character sociolects.

, voiced by Alec Baldwin in the English version, plots to overthrow Zuba as the Alpha Lion.

, bringing the high-energy wit Marty is known for to the Malay dialogue. Notable Features of the Dub

The dubbing was handled by veteran Malaysian voice talent, often the same team responsible for other DreamWorks and Disney hits on Astro Ceria. Iconic Characters: Alex the Lion: