Join me in a fishing village for a cultural exchange in Batu Pahat, Malaysia

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  Beschreibung

  🌊 Welcome to our Project!
  
  Hi Workawayers!
  I'm Azlan, but you can call me Jojo. I’m a marine engineer — I spend half my time working on ships, and the other half building something meaningful on land: a grassroots maritime community project.
  
  In 2023, I began constructing a small house and a repair workshop by the sea. But this is more than just a place to fix boats — it’s part of a bigger vision to empower coastal communities, especially our local fishermen, by giving them access to tools, knowledge, and a space to create change.
  
  
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  It is a non-profit initiative focused on:
  
  Hands-on technical training for youth & fishermen 🛠️
  
  Recycling & marine innovation 🌱
  
  Environmental awareness and community resilience 🌍
  
  
  Our mission is to support coastal communities with practical tools, sustainable practices, and shared learning — starting right here, on the shores of the Melaka Strait.
  
  
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  Our main space is a combination of a workshop, a creative lab, and a village gathering place.
  
  Here, we:
  
  1. KUMPUL (Gather) – Fishermen, volunteers & youth come together to share problems and ideas
  
  > “We don’t look for who’s at fault. We look for who wants to build.”
  
  
  
  
  2. KONSTRUK (Construct) – We use tools to repair boats, build things, and test recycling ideas
  
  > “Anyone can be a creator — with the right tools and encouragement.”
  
  
  
  
  3. KONGSI (Share) – We run workshops to spread knowledge and showcase community-built solutions with our classroom.
  
  > “What we build here can inspire change elsewhere.”
  
  
  
  
  
  It is a safe and inclusive space for learning, creating, and collaborating — open to everyone who wants to help make a difference.
  
  
  
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  🏡 What’s It Like Here?
  
  A peaceful fishing village along the Melaka Strait
  
  Simple, rustic lifestyle — focused on nature, sharing and teamwork
  
  We cook together, work together, and rest together
  
  Expect daily learning — from hands-on skills to cultural exchange
  
  
  
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  If you're curious, kind, and want to contribute to something real, this is your chance. You'll leave with memories you’ll never forget.
  
  > “We’re not building just a workshop — we’re building community.”

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Karitative Arbeit

  Kunstprojekte

  Sprachpraxis

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Unterrichten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Geschichte

  

  Technik

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Kultur

  

  Karitative Arbeiten
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  I believe that an important part of volunteering is sharing culture and knowledge.
  I propose having one day a week dedicated to this exchange. The goal is to have a good time together, but mainly, discover the culture through locals' experiences.
  For example, I brought the volunteers to visit : some farms, village industries, a school, and even participate in a local wedding ! I really enjoy sharing authentic cultures with my guests, so I do everything to make them experience new things.
  
  For fishing enthusiasts, fishing boats are also available with some fee. Or you can just set your rod at the jetty for free.
  
  There are a lot of food stalls in the neighborhood where you can try the 'asam pedas fish'. Which is a local cuisine here.

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  Arbeit

  🙌 How You Can Help
  
  No special skills required. All we need is your positive spirit and willingness to contribute.
  
  1. DIY + Workshop Support ⚒️
  
  We're constantly improving — from fixing boat engines to welding frames, building benches, or organizing materials.
  
  👉 If you love working with your hands (or want to learn!), this is the place.
  👉 Most volunteers leave having learned to weld or use power tools — no experience needed!
  
  > Bonus if you have skills in carpentry, mechanics, welding, construction or admin — but not required.
  
  
  
  
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  2. Maintenance & Living Space Upkeep 🧽
  
  Being near the ocean means we have to fight humidity and rust!
  You can help by:
  
  Cleaning the workshop and kitchen areas
  
  Painting metal surfaces
  
  Tidying our tools and shared spaces
  
  
  
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  3. Eco-Cleaning & Village Care ♻️
  
  Once a week, we go out into the village and coast to:
  
  Collect marine waste and plastics
  
  Clean the fish market and public restrooms
  
  Recycle discarded fishing nets into useful or artistic creations
  
  
  We believe in community-led action to protect our environment and uplift our village.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Malay: Fließend

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  I spoke malay and english.
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  Unterkunft

  Minimum stay will be 2 weeks. however, less than that is negotiable
  Check in/out will only be on Sunday and Monday(negotiable)
  
  
  I built one hostel for the volunteers, that includes :
  - 6 beds (3 double decker bunk bed, bed sheets and blankets included),
  - 1 shared bathroom and toilets,
  - 2 AC, and 2 fans,
  - 1 fridge,
  - 1 place to chill.
  
  From the room you can see the jetty and ocean.
  There is also a rooftop area where we could hangout after work.
  
  Our kitchen is equipped with a stove, oven, fridge and complete cooking utensil.
  
  We also have a pool table, air hockey and ping-pong table.

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  Was noch ...

  **Welcome to Our Workshop Retreat**
  
  **Operating Days:**
  - **Monday to Thursday:** Our workshop is open for various projects and activities.
  
  **Friday:**
  - **Morning:** Village clean up then,you are free until Sunday night.
  
  **Weekend Activities:**
  - **Saturday and Sunday:** These are off days, but we offer optional activities like mangrove hiking, fishing, and BBQs, which can be arranged with local residents.
  
  **Accommodation:**
  - We provide accommodations with daily cleaning routines.
  - Long-term stays are welcome, and we appreciate help in managing the place.
  
  **During Your Stay:**
  - We’re happy to show you around during your time off.
  - You might spot local wildlife such as monkeys, monitor lizards, otters, and even crocodiles.
  - Boat rides with local fishermen are available with fees to explore the mangrove forest and its wildlife.
  
  **Local Delights:**
  - Batu Pahat is renowned for its delicious food. We would be delighted to take you on a foodie adventure to sample the best local cuisine.
  
  Join us for a unique and enriching experience where you can contribute to meaningful projects, immerse yourself in local culture, and enjoy the natural beauty of Batu Pahat. Help me to keep the place clean and tidy to make everyone comfortable.
  
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  Feel free to let me know if you need any further adjustments

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  I'm using starlink

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  I have a big parking space which in future, will be suitable for caravan with electricity,water supply and also dump station. But we have ways to accommodate that even for now

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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