Help build eco resort using bamboo in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Malaysia

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10/05/2020
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Hi! My name is Shah. Married man with 2 kids. My full time job is running an advertising agency and television production business.
I love outdoor activities related with nature. To share this passion with others, I have develop a place for recreation that can be visited by anyone who has the same interest. To build a chalet, I prefer to use natural resources that are readily available in surround area such as wood and bamboo.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help with Eco Projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Environment are surrounded by thousand hectares of tropical rain forest reserve inhabited by many species of flora and fauna. Workawayers can enjoy and learn how to survive in jungle, how to use natural resources to make craft product and creative things. Other than that, they can learn the technique and have an great experience how to build the bamboo house and many more.
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I have 4 acres of land located in south of peninsular Malaysia. Situated in Negeri Sembilan, It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes driving from Kuala Lumpur city center. I was planned to build a simple eco resort using bamboo as a main building material. The project was started in January 2016 and the progress status now is 40%. The volunteers can involve in all construction works such as bamboo harvest, bamboo treatment, build a chalet and other tasks such as gardening and planting tree for landscaping.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Malay: Fluent
Accommodation
Bamboo chalet with bathroom inside. Maximum can accommodate for 4-5 persons.
- Open kitchen at the center of fish pond.
What else ...
Jungle trekking, atv ride, cave exploring, picnic at waterfalls, hot springs, fishing, bird watching and learning about the local cultures, especially aborigine's people (Orang Asli)
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Kenaboi river

Lata Kijang waterfall

Bamboo chalet

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Feedback left by and about host (9)

27/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Nico) for host

This workaway experience was just amazing - somewhere in nowhere!!! We had so much fun learning about Bamboo-Building, fishing with the locals, cooking and sitting together and talking and learning about the different cultures. Shah and his friends really took care of us and showed us a lot of special places. We really loved it!
Take care guys… read more

(Excellent )

05/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jacy) for host

This was such a perfect workaway for me! Shah, his friends, and family are genuinely happy to share their paradise and create such a welcoming and relaxing environment. They are all very easy-going and open to good conversation, learning about other cultures, and sharing adventure. Shah lives in Kl so we were taken care of and shared space with… read more

(Excellent )

22/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (hugo) for host

I stayed here for 4 weeks and had a great time! It is realy next to the Jungle so in the morning you can hear the gibbons calling from the forest. The work I did was mostly bamboo related: harvest in the forest, cutting, cleaning and helping with the construction of the houses they're making. I went on several trips to the cave, waterfall,… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Annika & Sascha)

Having both of you in the family has been really amazing. Throughout our time together, it has given us happiness. The time spent together are moments to cherish and an unforgettable experience. Our place has been filled with laughter where every moment is all about jokes and fun.

Sascha and Anikka is a sweet and ideal couple. They are fast to… read more

(Excellent )

07/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Annika & Sascha) for host

It was our first workaway experience and we had a wonderful time with amazing people. We stayed 3 weeks in this beautiful place. We learned a lot of interesting things about the bamboo and someday we cooked the bamboo... it was soooo nice! Sometimes Shahs brother cooked some special Malay food with natural ingredients from the garden. It was sooo… read more

(Excellent )

31/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)

An interesting thing about Eric is he has a fighting spirit to achieve what he wants in his life. He's really tough and energetic, especially when he joined us into the jungle for bamboo harvest. Seeing his action while in the jungle, he seems very familiar with such environments. Therefore we called him Rambo.

He has inspired us to continue what… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Eric) for host

I enjoyed so much volunteering , there I met interesting people , I learned , some thing about bamboo building , and how to recognize the edible bamboo to eat and how two cook ( bamboo) more some other jungle plants , was funny fishing direct on the land , was a really good time !

(Excellent )

29/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Zoltan Artur)

It was a great moment having you in our place. Every time we created an enjoyable things with full of laughs. You're very fast learner for new things. As you always said. Everything is good and perfect for you. You made us smile all the time. Thank you for everything. Good luck and see you again!

(Excellent )

28/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Zoltan Artur) for host

It was my first workaway experience and I had an awesome stay on his place with wonderful people. I stayed there for one week and helped with the bamboo cutting, spliting. Shah is really take care of the volunteers, we had everything what we needed. He took us to an amazing jungle tour and an aboriginal wedding party. Shah's friends and brother… read more

(Excellent )

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