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Help around the home and garden in Pulau Pisang, Malaysia

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Malay family living in Kampung Pulau Pisang , a small village surrounded by paddy fields. We are one of the host of homestay programme which needed to improve and expand. After a long period closure during pandemic, there's a lot of thing to refurbish and do some maintenance here in our place.

    As we look to spread our wing further, we are now organizing another new product/concept which are dedicated to backpacker from all over the world.

    We have a lot of fruit plants (mangosteen, banana, coconut, rambutan, guava etc.) which visitors can self pick/pluck and eat as much as they want ( but not to bring out of our places ) during fruit season. Nevertheless, our place are surrounded by a large paddy field.

    We also have 2 large artificial fresh water lakes, one for water activities such as swimming , ride a paddle boats and play a remote control boat while the other lakes is for fishing activities.
    We also have mini zoo with variety of turtles, 6 Legged Tortoise and nevertheless a 5 metres++ length Malaysian Phyton aged 20 years old.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    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

    Every travellers will learn and experience Malaysian living culture such as Malay clothes, food, activities and celebrations and what are Malaysian village people do for living. We also provide them a Kain Sarung, Kain Batik and Baju Kurung Kedah for our travellers so they can practice and experience how we as a Malay villagers wear daily. Our travellers will also can learn on 'hands on' cooking practice of Malay traditional food and dishes such as 'Pek-Nga' ( Malay pancake ), Nasi Lemak, Traditional cake and cookies and many more dishes.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for some help around the house and mostly in maintenance of the house/place, cleaning the garden, feeding the animals and developing our place on the internet.
    We are happy to welcome those creative people who can bring some ideas to our place.
    We're also looking for someone who had knowledge in building a house by using a bamboo.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Malay: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We would like to learn Germany, Japanese, France and many more.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have 2 units chalet, 1 unit small house and 1 unit long house which we make it as a dormitory. As our concept is wooden Malay traditional concept house, we are welcome to anybody who like to live in simple and humble.

    We provide Malaysian Halal food  But we are not able to provide special food (vegetarien, vegan or other special diets). But you are always welcome to use the kitchen and the market with fresh ingredients is not far.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    First of all you can enjoy a typical malay village with sceneric and beatiful nature. You can be a part of the village life and learn traditional fishing or helping on the paddy fields.

    If you need to find anything we have a small village grocery. There were also convenient shop called 7eleven that operated 24hours just 2km from our place. Don't worry about transport to go as we will bring you at no cost involve, all you have to do is just ask us at anytime.

  • 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

    We have space that fit up to 8 campervan/motorhome at one time. We do also have outdoor bath and toilet for visitors used.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image depicts a serene scene of a traditional wooden house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway leading to a tranquil outdoor area.
The image depicts a serene nighttime scene of a house with a porch, surrounded by trees and steps leading up to it, exuding a sense of tranquility.
The image depicts a man operating a red tractor on a road adjacent to a lush green field, with a serene landscape featuring a hill and cloudy sky in the background.
The image depicts a serene lake scene with a dock and trees, featuring a blue structure on the right side and a blue sky with white clouds above.
The image depicts a serene scene of a tranquil body of water, likely a lake or river, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a clear sky above.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a tranquil body of water, surrounded by lush greenery, with a clear sky above, evoking a sense of peacefulness and natural beauty.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a body of water, possibly a lake or river, featuring a grassy bank and a clear sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a woman tending to plants in a garden or yard, wearing a headscarf and black shirt, with a focus on the greenery and natural surroundings.
The image depicts a metal-framed structure under construction, featuring a blue tarp on the floor and scaffolding, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
The image depicts a man driving a red tractor pulling a blue trailer with people on board, set against a rural backdrop with trees and houses in the background.
The image depicts a person standing on the shore of a body of water, with a fishing rod and a fish in the background, set against a natural outdoor setting.
The image shows a group of people gathered together, with a table and chairs in the background. The scene appears to be a social gathering or event, possibly a party or celebration.
The image shows a group of people gathered for a celebration, with a table and chairs in the background, suggesting a festive atmosphere. The scene appears to be a social gathering or party.

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