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Hello Workawayers !
My name is Azlan (you can also call me Jojo), I’m a marine engineer, I’m working on a ship half of the time and doing my project the other half. But what is my project ? In 2023, I started building a house and a boat repair workshop
This initiative aims to support our local fishermen by providing a well-equipped workshop, to help them repair their boat.
So, how can you help?
Any kind of help is needed even though you are not skilled. Cleaning the area and cooking for us is considered a help.
DIY HELP ⚒️
Every day we are working to build and upgrade the workshop. So if you like to build things out of your hands you are in the right place. Every idea to improve the workshop is more than welcomed, you can be creative. It’s a great opportunity for you to learn new skills here. For example, all volunteers that came here learned how to weld with me.
If you have any professional skills in construction or administration it will be very much appreciated.
MAINTENANCE 🧽
We live very close to the sea, humidity often requires significant maintenance to keep our facilities in good condition. One of the tasks is to carry out this routine maintenance, which includes cleaning and painting the establishment.
ECO-CLEANING ♻️
Our village is unfortunately not well equipped with trash facilities, and a lot of trash ends up in nature… So once a week, we go out to collect it.
We also carry out other activities for the village, such as cleaning the fish market, public restrooms, and recycling fishermen's nets.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Cooking & food
History
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Culture
Charity work
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I believe that an important part of volunteering is sharing culture and knowledge.
I propose having one day a week dedicated to this exchange. The goal is to have a good time together, but mainly, discover the culture through locals' experiences.
For example, I brought the volunteers to visit : some farms, village industries, a school, and even participate in a local wedding ! I really enjoy sharing authentic cultures with my guests, so I do everything to make them experience new things.
For fishing enthusiasts, fishing boats are also available with some fee. Or you can just set your rod at the jetty for free.
There are a lot of food stalls in the neighborhood where you can try the 'asam pedas fish'. Which is a local cuisine here.
Help
Minimum stay will be 2 weeks. however, less than that is negotiable
Check in/out will only be on Sunday and Monday(negotiable)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Malay: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I spoke malay and english. Currently learning mandarin
Accommodation
I built one hostel for the volunteers, that includes :
- 6 beds (3 double decker bunk bed, bed sheets and blankets included),
- 1 shared bathroom and toilets,
- 2 AC, and 2 fans,
- 1 fridge,
- 1 place to chill (with a couch and table).
From the room you can see the jetty and ocean.
There is also a rooftop area where we could hangout after work.
Our kitchen is equipped with a stove, oven, fridge and complete cooking utensil.
We also have a pool table, air hockey and ping-pong table.
What else ...
**Welcome to Our Workshop Retreat**
**Operating Days:**
- **Monday to Thursday:** Our workshop is open for various projects and activities.
**Friday:**
- **Morning:** Village clean up then,you are free until Sunday night.
**Weekend Activities:**
- **Saturday and Sunday:** These are off days, but we offer optional activities like mangrove hiking, fishing, and BBQs, which can be arranged with local residents.
**Accommodation:**
- We provide accommodations with daily cleaning routines.
- Long-term stays are welcome, and we appreciate help in managing the place.
**During Your Stay:**
- We’re happy to show you around during your time off.
- You might spot local wildlife such as monkeys, monitor lizards, otters, and even crocodiles.
- Boat rides with local fishermen are available with fees to explore the mangrove forest and its wildlife.
**Local Delights:**
- Batu Pahat is renowned for its delicious food. We would be delighted to take you on a foodie adventure to sample the best local cuisine.
Join us for a unique and enriching experience where you can contribute to meaningful projects, immerse yourself in local culture, and enjoy the natural beauty of Batu Pahat. Help me to keep the place clean and tidy to make everyone comfortable.
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Feel free to let me know if you need any further adjustments
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I'm using starlink
Space for parking camper vans
I have a big parking space which in future, will be suitable for caravan with electricity,water supply and also dump station. But we have ways to accommodate that even for now
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (16)
You guys are Fantastic—painting, cooking, drawing, upgrading the workshop… and, of course, Matic is good in teaching so the slides really helps a lot. I missed all the games we played.
But let’s be honest… the real tragedy here is that I… read more
Above them all is this place!
I can promise you, Jojo is the nicest person you will ever meet.
We enjoyed spending every minute in Pomenlaut, upgrading the workshop, painting, cooking, drawing but mostly having fun.
We were supposed to stay for 1 month, but we… read more
Thank you for coming and be in the team. I miss playing all the games with everyone.
To all host out there,… read more
And here is to you JoJo: Thank you so much for letting me… read more
To all hosts: If you get the chance to host Paul, don’t think twice! He’s hardworking, creative, and great company. You’ll love having him… read more
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You guys are Fantastic—painting, cooking, drawing, upgrading the workshop… and, of course, Matic is good in teaching so the slides really helps a lot. I missed all the games we played.
But let’s be honest… the real tragedy here is that I… read more
Above them all is this place!
I can promise you, Jojo is the nicest person you will ever meet.
We enjoyed spending every minute in Pomenlaut, upgrading the workshop, painting, cooking, drawing but mostly having fun.
We were supposed to stay for 1 month, but we… read more
Thank you for coming and be in the team. I miss playing all the games with everyone.
To all host out there,… read more
And here is to you JoJo: Thank you so much for letting me… read more
To all hosts: If you get the chance to host Paul, don’t think twice! He’s hardworking, creative, and great company. You’ll love having him… read more
Wishing you all the best in your travels—come back anytime (the workshop and karaoke mic are waiting)! Cheers!
You'll get fully into Malay culture, food, karaoke!!
Nature is nice, the work is very pleasant I wish the best for the future of the workshop !!
Don't forget to chill. Be careful of monkeys, lucky you are If you can see the… read more
I really appreciated everything you helped with ,especially the account software and the effort you put into connecting with the locals. We'll… read more
You could really trust him in whatever you give him. He would always ask back if there is anything that he is unsure about.
I would recommend him to any hostel.
He is very good in cooking. That you going to miss all his special cooking ideas. He is also a hardworking guy and would be available whenever you need help. I would really recommend him to any host.
Azlan is a special person with great projects and ideas. The hospitality was exceptional, and you can be creative while enjoying… read more
Azlan (Jojo) has a very cool project where you can help do many things both for the construction of the boatyard and for the town itself! jojo makes you feel part of his family and you will discover many typical dishes of the area. the people of the town are very nice and the… read more
Encore merci pour ces moments passés Azlan !
I really enjoyed her stay here.Enjoy talking and sharing our interest and knowledge about maritime knowledge.
She was very keen on helping me to build the workshop.she was also kind and friendly with the… read more
Azlan aka Jojo is truly the top marine engineer & teammate with lots of modern… read more
