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Hi, I am Sharom, I'm living in Malacca with my wife and 2 teenagers children.
I love travelling and I would be very happy to share culture of my country with friends from all around the world.
I have a guesthouse/hostel managed by myself and my wife. It is located at Kota Laksamana, MALACCA Historical City town. It is a terrace house, located in a quiet housing area with stores and restaurants (some of the famous ones are just right around here) within 1 to 5 minutes walking from the city center and the river side. Malacca is a cycling-friendly town. You are free to use one of the bikes in the guesthouse/hostel to ride around Malacca and explore. If I have time, I'll bring and show you around what's best and fun in Malacca - enjoying it in the authentically local way! Feel yourself at home here!
We dont have any permanent staff. It is only me and my wife who are in charge of cleaning, administrative tasks and the check in and out of our guests. We are looking for someone who is friendly and responsible to help us out on this administrative side and also doing some general cleaning, gardening and housekeeping here at the hostel and guesthouse.
"Selamat datang ke Melaka!" ("WelcomeToMelaka" in Bahasa Malaysia)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You have an opportunity to get to know the locals around here and understand more about Malaysia and South East Asia culture for example the Malay Wedding ceremony etc. You can know more about Malacca town's history, as this is where Malaya / Malaysia "started". Malacca has been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2008. It is one of the historic cities of the Straits of Malacca. The city has a fascinating history , developing from a Malay Sultanate through subsequent periods of Portuguese, Dutch and English colonial ruled until independency in 1957. Don't miss visiting the remains of the A Famosa Fort and St Paul's Chuch both dating to the Portuguese period and some of the oldest European architectural remains in South East Asia. You can also use this opportunity to learn some Bahasa Melayu if you're interested. Malacca town is also a place full with travellers around the world. This is a good chance for you to know friends around the world! We're only less than 10 minutes walk away from the heart of Malacca town, where all the famous spots such as Red Square, Jonker street, Riverwalk, Rivercruise, St. Francis Xavier Church, St. Paul Church, Maritime museum, etc. You are basically living in a place with holiday + historical vibes!
I would also love to introduce you more about Melaka City and a real local food whenever I am available.
Help
You can help with.....
- Check in / check out
- Housekeeping
- Cleaning
- Gardening
- Join other tourist to know more about Melaka
- Being Friendly
- Responsible
- Honest
- Pool Cleaning
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Malay: FluentThis 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
You will stay in our dormitory room during the volunteering period. In the room, we provides an air-conditioner and lockers.
You will have free breakfast (oats, bread, jam, peanut butter, coffee, tea) and snacks to serve yourself anytime during the day. We will also bring you sometimes to try local food for your lunch or dinner.
You can use the bikes for free to go around the city and enjoy your free time.
What else ...
You can explore the city and enjoy the local delight when is your time off or when the required help is completed. Which are at Klebang beach, Sand dunes Klebang Desert, Encore Melaka, Taming Sari Tower, sunset moment at the Melaka Island Mosque, UNESCO Historical Sites at Banda Hilir and many more. You can also enjoy by the river cruise, opened from 10 am to late night and the one and only state that have in Melaka, the Tricyle ! And also sometime we will arrange a hiking activity at the nearby hill with other guest.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes we have a decent wifi connection here at the hostel.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
Sharom was a fantastic host and showed us the true beauty of the city, both tourist and local sides which was very special.
I really enjoyed helping out at the hostel the cleaning and changing of sheets.
It was so lovely to have tasks to complete and having routine after 3 months of travelling was great!… read more
For 16 days, Hannah dedicated herself to ensuring that every corner of the hostel… read more
I recently had the pleasure of hosting Kendal and Zara at my hostel and guest house from March 20th to April 5th, 2024, and their contributions were nothing short of exceptional. They effortlessly transformed the atmosphere of the establishment with their dedication, professionalism, and… read more
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Sharom was a fantastic host and showed us the true beauty of the city, both tourist and local sides which was very special.
I really enjoyed helping out at the hostel the cleaning and changing of sheets.
It was so lovely to have tasks to complete and having routine after 3 months of travelling was great!… read more
For 16 days, Hannah dedicated herself to ensuring that every corner of the hostel… read more
I recently had the pleasure of hosting Kendal and Zara at my hostel and guest house from March 20th to April 5th, 2024, and their contributions were nothing short of exceptional. They effortlessly transformed the atmosphere of the establishment with their dedication, professionalism, and… read more
I overall really enjoyed my time here!
We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your time with us at our hostel in November 2023. Your presence truly made a positive impact on our small team and the overall atmosphere of the hostel.
During your 14-day stay, we were consistently impressed by your positivity and reliability. You approached every task… read more
Dear friends and guests of our hostel,
I wanted to take a moment to express my deep appreciation and gratitude to Marlies, a wonderful volunteer from Germany, who dedicated more than two weeks of her time and energy to support the operations of our hostel here… read more
We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for your contribution during your Workaway adventure with us in Malacca, Malaysia.
Your work on the mural was truly commendable. We were impressed by your talent and dedication. The attention to detail and artistic touch you brought to the project made a significant… read more
My job was painting a mural, and it was awsome. The hosts were amazing, and they made us feel like part of their family. The work was meaningful, from community projects to teaching kids.
Malacca is a gem – history, culture,… read more
