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🌊 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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🙌 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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🏡 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.”
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Projets artistiques
Pratique d’une langue
Aide avec des éco-projets
Enseignement
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Centres d’intérêt
Cuisine et alimentation
Histoire
Technologie
Dev. durable
Dev. personnel
Culture
Bénévolat
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
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.
Aide
Minimum stay will be 2 weeks. however, less than that is negotiable
Check in/out will only be on Sunday and Monday(negotiable)
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Malay: CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I spoke malay and english.
Hébergement
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.
Autres infos...
**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
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
I'm using starlink
Espace pour garer des 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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We're especially happy that you saw the potential in what we're trying to build here — with… read more
She’s proactive, respectful, and always willing to step in to help—whether it’s hands-on work like welding and painting, or community-focused efforts like beach cleanups and cooking. She… read more
I stayed with Jojo and Ian for almost 3… read more
You guys are Fantastic—painting, cooking, drawing, upgrading the workshop… and, of course, Matic is good in teaching so the slides really helps a lot. I missed all the games we played.
But let’s be honest… the real tragedy here is that I… read more
Above them all is this place!
I can promise you, Jojo is the nicest person you will ever meet.
We enjoyed spending every minute in Pomenlaut, upgrading the workshop, painting, cooking, drawing but mostly having fun.
We were supposed to stay for 1 month, but we… read more
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We're especially happy that you saw the potential in what we're trying to build here — with… read more
She’s proactive, respectful, and always willing to step in to help—whether it’s hands-on work like welding and painting, or community-focused efforts like beach cleanups and cooking. She… read more
I stayed with Jojo and Ian for almost 3… read more
You guys are Fantastic—painting, cooking, drawing, upgrading the workshop… and, of course, Matic is good in teaching so the slides really helps a lot. I missed all the games we played.
But let’s be honest… the real tragedy here is that I… read more
Above them all is this place!
I can promise you, Jojo is the nicest person you will ever meet.
We enjoyed spending every minute in Pomenlaut, upgrading the workshop, painting, cooking, drawing but mostly having fun.
We were supposed to stay for 1 month, but we… read more
Thank you for coming and be in the team. I miss playing all the games with everyone.
To all host out there,… read more
And here is to you JoJo: Thank you so much for letting me… read more
To all hosts: If you get the chance to host Paul, don’t think twice! He’s hardworking, creative, and great company. You’ll love having him… read more
Wishing you all the best in your travels—come back anytime (the workshop and karaoke mic are waiting)! Cheers!
You'll get fully into Malay culture, food, karaoke!!
Nature is nice, the work is very pleasant I wish the best for the future of the workshop !!
Don't forget to chill. Be careful of monkeys, lucky you are If you can see the… read more
I really appreciated everything you helped with ,especially the account software and the effort you put into connecting with the locals. We'll… read more
You could really trust him in whatever you give him. He would always ask back if there is anything that he is unsure about.
I would recommend him to any hostel.
He is very good in cooking. That you going to miss all his special cooking ideas. He is also a hardworking guy and would be available whenever you need help. I would really recommend him to any host.
Azlan is a special person with great projects and ideas. The hospitality was exceptional, and you can be creative while enjoying… read more
Azlan (Jojo) has a very cool project where you can help do many things both for the construction of the boatyard and for the town itself! jojo makes you feel part of his family and you will discover many typical dishes of the area. the people of the town are very nice and the… read more
Encore merci pour ces moments passés Azlan !
I really enjoyed her stay here.Enjoy talking and sharing our interest and knowledge about maritime knowledge.
She was very keen on helping me to build the workshop.she was also kind and friendly with the… read more
Azlan aka Jojo is truly the top marine engineer & teammate with lots of modern… read more
