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Become part of our creative community in Ulu Dong, Pahang, Malaysia

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello adventurers!

    Semat Datang!

    It is an art community located at the end of a small village in a remote countryside in the village of Peruas, Ulu Dong, Raub, Pahang, Malaysia.

    The residence was created by the Malaysian artist Mohamad Ismadi as an art studio. Known as Madi… is a renowned painter and art educator. A very humble and generous person with a great sense of humor, maybe a little strange too ;)

    This is a place to let one's creativity run wild and explore the authentic life of Malaysia. We live a simple life in a small village located in the jungle. It is surrounded by local attractions such as waterfalls, rivers, bamboo, high-rising trees, and local fauna and flora. The agricultural activities take place in a slightly mountainous region. This means that we breath clean air, drink clean water from a mountain river and it is cool at night here. We also set a value on sustainable living to preserve our natural home. We reduce plastic as much as possible and compost our organic trash which is unfortunately not common in Malaysia yet. We also grow local fruits, veggies, and herbs for our nutrition and health.
    This art community has held various activities from the local community level to the National and then international too. In addition, there are also various nature conservation activities such as river cleaning, traditional food, and culture. You also have the opportunity to get to know the Malay community and the economic activities of the locals as well as gain knowledge from Malay life here as ‘Local Knowledge’.


    It has been active since 2018 and we have about more than five hundred guests from various backgrounds who are not only art enthusiasts and lovers but also from different fields such as engineering, medical, sports, nutrition, agriculture, and so on. There are also university students from all over the world who visit here to find and share experiences. For that, what we do here has been recognized by the National Art Gallery and the Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture Malaysia.., we are only a platform for travelers....' Traveling While Creating'


    However, it is not a fully equipped and sophisticated place like what you have in your city. We are just a place that still lacks everything. We are also grateful to the guests who attended for understanding this lack and helping the available energy to try to complete the lack of existing facilities that are still partially in the development stage. The available work is indeed quite rough as construction work for men and sometimes also done by women and we know that these people have come to contribute energy to build together to be used by the next generation!. Earlier it was developed as a painting studio by a local painter, Ismadi and known as Madi. After a long time, this place received many visits from various walks of life, from school students to universities.
    It should be noted here, that what you are visiting is not a hotel that provides all the equipment and food. You come you cook your food. You are considered lucky if other friends can cook and share. Nearby there are also small stalls or restaurants that serve local cuisine. Interestingly, we haven't had any complaints about the food yet and it seems that some of them are exchanging cooking styles from their countries....it's fun too!. Sometimes, to get the raw food we have to share each other

    And we are even more interested in your presence to give us knowledge here because this art is not limited. Those who are less good at crafting also have the opportunity to learn. Some share knowledge such as producing drawing paper using natural materials such as banana leaves and mushrooms. (Refer to Youtube- ask me for the link)
    We are always looking for volunteer experience. Suppose you know about yoga, dancing, music, massage, gardening, farming, games, exercise, workshops, or any other subject you have encountered throughout your life and travels. In that case, you are most welcome to share with us.

    Welcome to bring your ideas

    We could use many hands here so feel free to contact us!
    ask us for our contact details/emails/phone number

    Selamat Datang in the jungle
    **
    MAIN PROJECT at the moment:
    We are building a public sculpture. If you have special skills in that area you are more than welcome to share your knowledge. If not....you are more than welcome to learn ;)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Elderly Companionship
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    What you can learn here:

    - We provide an opportunity to learn about Malaysian culture through interaction with the locals.

    - to share new knowledge among the travelers and host.

    - Exploring ideas in different creative ways using various kinds of materials. Especially in doing a new innovative product from nature such as bamboo and wood.

    - Our project aims to be the education center of art and culture. Travelers are encouraged to
    creating an art project, workshop, languages, class even arts performance which is beneficial to
    communities, students and among the volunteers.

    - Here, the travelers also can be practice in various kinds of culinary skills such as cooking food by
    various countries.

    - As a 'place to meet' of multi-language, cultural from different countries, travelers are encouraged
    to exchange and learn a different kind of language while here.

    -Travelers are also encouraged to organize research, projects even classes on various fields of their
    expert which will be beneficial to the others.

    - In other conditions, travelers will be exposed to various kinds of local activities nearby such as
    agricultural activities, local food, local attraction, jungle tracking, health activities, heritage and
    historical places.

    - Travelers also are encouraged to learn and share knowledge and experience in gardening, machinery
    landscaping and farming.

    - Our management really appreciates and thankfully the travelers to your kind cooperation to
    maintaining and keeping this place to be clean and green, respect, working together as a team and
    sharing the ideas which will be beneficial to all members in this place.

    -The familiar and most extreme words here...WHY NOT ??, BECAUSEeee and NO
    PROBLEM....always keep in your minds and always use this:)

    Always Remember us when u in Malaysia......

  • Help

    Help

    What participants are doing:

    - As a place of education and art, suggestions to improve this place with good ideas are always welcome.

    - Our home is open to the wilds and we appreciate that we keep this environment clean, because it too is our home.

    - We have a kitchen here for volunteers to prepare all sorts of foods, and we encourage everyone to cook your own traditional foods to be shared with others.

    - We are practicing to be more green and live an eco-friendly lifestyle.

    - As an art practitioner, Ismadi's artworks are displayed everywhere, so try to get his permission before moving the artworks or equipment to somewhere else.

    - We have a workshop with many tools, machines and equipment available to volunteers. You are welcome to use anything and make your ideas a reality. Those using the tools, try to return the tools you have used and clean up afterward as someone else might want to use them afterward.

    - Some of the houses and huts are still in progress. The management crew would really appreciate it if someone with build experience could contribute to the construction.

    - No need to hesitate if you have any good ideas to share with us like yoga, dance, art and languages.

    Recently (April to June 2019) we have organized a project which relates to Bamboo research. If you would like to help then you are most welcome to join this project together with the various other members. Through their research, innovative thoughts and technical skills to implement it! If you have any ideas on other uses of natural materials, then put it on the board and watch it come forth.

    - If you find the weather difficult to get used to (average 27 to 32 degrees Celsius), then take a dip in the nearby river, or ask Ismadi and we will take a ride to the waterfall and really have some fun.

    - Here we are surrounded by nature, so why not do some exploration. Trekking through the jungles, fishing the original way, living the wild life. Seek the elusive Rafflesia Flower, crawl through caves, seek medicinal flora.

    If you find yourself in any sort of trouble, just say the word and heroes will rise to the occasion.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Malay: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    Indonesian: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I'm teaching Malay language for visitors to stay here before. some of them can speak fluently in Malay. what I'm teaching is more to daily communication

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We are an art studio in Ulu Dong, Raub, Pahang, Malaysia. It is situated in two jungles. Accommodation for visitors and tourists leans more towards a 'jungle style' which is open and encourages camping.
    - Open spaces for tents, we have tents available if you haven't brought your own.
    - Shared toilet and shower.
    - An equipped kitchen
    - Clear mountain water and electricity are available for the residency.
    - We don't provide wi-fi unfortunately but the connection is still good if you are within the local area. Only certain phone line providers will be okay- Celcom, Maxis, and Digi are recommended

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We do have the transport to the certain places. As allocated in forestry area, the phone internet coverage sometimes slow. Different kind of activities that we can share with like, performance, hiking, waterfall, local sight, cave, jungles and local market and local festival.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    only one at one time

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 413721669459

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