Eco-farming, arts and culture in Karak, Malaysia

Malaysia

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26/11/2022
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2022

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Hello, my name is Zul and my wife’s name is Mel.

I have a passion for arts and as often as possible I create art programs and events to bring communities and schools together to share knowledge on
1. Arts and cultures
2. Language exchange
3.. eco tourism,
4. eco farming
5. awareness on conservation and
Environmental issues
6. Local community economic empowerment

By the way, we are located next to a durian orchard, with lush green tropical setting.

We look forward to hearing from you :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Local culture, art scene. Involvement in community art programs and events.
Cultivating the love for nature thru Arts, food and culture to the children and nurture a new generation of environmental love and awareness
Language
Tropical fruits farm
Nature presavation
Help
It would be great to have a workawayer to take part and planning in the events that we plan with the community, through arts and culture, community projects, students motivation and conservation awareness.

Handy with tools and farming techniques
Love for animals
Good learner
Willing to share knowledge

Language
Community projects and services
Cultural exchange
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Malay: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We will provide comfortable sharing rooms , clean bathroom, clean surrounding.

Sharing with other workawayers. otherwise no sharing single room will be available

Food and accommodation will be provided. 3 times a day.
Served halal food and beverage.
What else ...
Water fall
Easy excess to town
WiFi available
Nature
Orang asli village
Local food and culture
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

16/11/2022

Left by Workawayer (Esra & Shmoo) for host

We LOVED staying with Zul and Mel. They are very open and understanding about everything we needed and wanted and everything they needed and wanted. Our jobs included teaching, painting, designing and creating a menu, and setting up activities for the local community college. For each of these projects, we first started with what Esra and I were… read more

(Excellent )

16/11/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Esra & Shmoo)

Shmoo & Esra stayed with us for 3 weeks and they were excellent! They did a few English classes with the local collage. Very committed with their task at hand. Excellent communication skills with everyone. We had a great time hosting them. Recommended.

(Excellent )

10/11/2022

Left by Workawayer (Stanley & Sophie) for host

Zul and Mel were truly fantastic hosts - very relaxed and generous. We were lucky enough to stay with them for about 2 weeks but would have happily stayed much longer. Mel is an amazing cook and we were spoilt with traditional food everyday. It really felt like a home away from home with Mamma Mel!

They picked us up from KL and dropped us back to… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Stanley & Sophie)

Having Stanley and Sophie with us was amazing! They performed well, completed the task given on time. Very Punctual and they also painted a wonderful mural at our place. Excellent with kids and communicated well with others. Recommended and would love to have them longer with us.

(Excellent )

26/09/2022

Left by Workawayer (Emilia) for host

My experienxe with Zul and Mel was positive from the beginning. As this was my first time visiting Malaysia, they really put effort into immersing me in the culture and showing me the local cuisine. They were extremely helpful and communicative regarding the logistics of my stay, and I felt very welcome all throughout.

My main task was to paint a… read more

(Excellent )

26/09/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Emilia)

Emilia was very adventurous, on time and with great communication skills. Adjusted well with her surroundings. She managed to fulfill her task beyond expectations with ease and neat as well. Right attitude towards life, appreciation for the environment and cultures. Love to have her around much longer! All the best to Emilia and you'll be missed.

(Excellent )

26/07/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Elliot & Alex)

Alex and Elliot are both excellent, with great personality and adventurous. Mingled well with the crowd. They are punctual and reliable. Always eager to know more and willing to try new things. Willing to share their experiences and tips on traveling under workaway platform.

Great communication skills and knowledgeable with regards to their… read more

(Excellent )

25/07/2022

Left by Workawayer (Elliot & Alex) for host

We stayed with Zul and his lovely wife Mel. They run a really popular cafe serving traditional Malay food.
Mel really cooks all her food with love and during our stay she showed us how to cook some of the dishes on their menu and we would always eat all together in the cafe. We also cooked some English meals for them; coronation chicken and… read more

(Excellent )

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