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Looking after my garden and house with a comfortable room provided and freedom to travel around the state leisurely....
Just maintaining the house cleaning n garden cleaning plus cleaning the cars .
Easy work and giving lots of time to explore ipoh city.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Local culture n seeing the beauty of this ipoh city.
Ipoh is a small city but unique in its way as it is surrounded by hill.... and with a near by highland called CAMERON HIGHLAND
I have hosted back packers in the past and all still come.back and visit me ..
If anything not sure ask me and i will respond to your QUESTIONS
I live with my son who is already working so no younger children...
There are plenty of opportunity to learn about our Malaysian culture but no worries English is spoken.
I have adopted dog who is partially blind n deaf... You will love him ... " Ah Boy" his name...he will accompany you when u work in the garden....
Help
Prefer young mature couple who has passion for garden work and house keeping.
Prefer NON SMOKER
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese): Fluent
Accommodation
A single double decker room with a private bath room.
You will have access to internet usage
You have a kitchen to help yourself ... As I don't cook at home ...
What else ...
Plenty of time to do YOUR own things after working .....
PLEASE NO NARCOTICS DRUGS - DEATH SENTENCE IN MALAYSIA
Please remember there are friendly dogs in my back yard.
Plus there are some mosquito, insect, rats n dogs in the back yard big garden and also around the house.
Minimum 10 working days with
Minimum 3 hrs a day....the rest of your time is your fun n outing
Many extended their stay n fell in love IPOH...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 963811431899
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Feedback (25)
13 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ahmed & Marina) for host
Dear Mr Joe
Thank you so much for welcoming us into your home and giving us such a memorable first Workaway experience. We truly appreciated your hospitality the time you took to show us around Ipoh, introduce us to your family and friends, and share so much amazing food with us
We're sad to be leaving so soon—it feels like the time flew by.… read more
Thank you so much for welcoming us into your home and giving us such a memorable first Workaway experience. We truly appreciated your hospitality the time you took to show us around Ipoh, introduce us to your family and friends, and share so much amazing food with us
We're sad to be leaving so soon—it feels like the time flew by.… read more
17 Jul 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (JaviyVane)
Excellent couple that enjoys old man's company with mahjong n garden work n house keeping
Excellent couple
Enjoy your travel
You botg the best
Excellent couple
Enjoy your travel
You botg the best
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (JaviyVane) for host
Was a great time staying at Joe's place for us, meant to be 2 weeks and then we extended for an extra week. Trully local experience, we felt fully immersed in Ipoh's Malaysian culture. Joe introduced us to so many customs, places, people and food. Taking us around Ipoh, going out for having lunch/dinner/ice cream trying different food, meeting his… read more
21 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Weikang) for host
Our experience at Joe's house was amazing! We helped take care of her beautiful garden and house, and in return, we got so much more than we expected. Joe introduced us to her customs, food, favorite places, and most of all her wonderful community.
One of the highlights was learning how to play mahjong with Joe and her friends! It was so much fun… read more
One of the highlights was learning how to play mahjong with Joe and her friends! It was so much fun… read more
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13 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ahmed & Marina) for host
Dear Mr Joe
Thank you so much for welcoming us into your home and giving us such a memorable first Workaway experience. We truly appreciated your hospitality the time you took to show us around Ipoh, introduce us to your family and friends, and share so much amazing food with us
We're sad to be leaving so soon—it feels like the time flew by.… read more
Thank you so much for welcoming us into your home and giving us such a memorable first Workaway experience. We truly appreciated your hospitality the time you took to show us around Ipoh, introduce us to your family and friends, and share so much amazing food with us
We're sad to be leaving so soon—it feels like the time flew by.… read more
17 Jul 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (JaviyVane)
Excellent couple that enjoys old man's company with mahjong n garden work n house keeping
Excellent couple
Enjoy your travel
You botg the best
Excellent couple
Enjoy your travel
You botg the best
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (JaviyVane) for host
Was a great time staying at Joe's place for us, meant to be 2 weeks and then we extended for an extra week. Trully local experience, we felt fully immersed in Ipoh's Malaysian culture. Joe introduced us to so many customs, places, people and food. Taking us around Ipoh, going out for having lunch/dinner/ice cream trying different food, meeting his… read more
21 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Weikang) for host
Our experience at Joe's house was amazing! We helped take care of her beautiful garden and house, and in return, we got so much more than we expected. Joe introduced us to her customs, food, favorite places, and most of all her wonderful community.
One of the highlights was learning how to play mahjong with Joe and her friends! It was so much fun… read more
One of the highlights was learning how to play mahjong with Joe and her friends! It was so much fun… read more
31 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Fadhl)
Fadhl is a excellent volunteer and did more than expected in the daily work inspite if this month a fasting month.... He not only works but cook often and invited me to eat with his cooking....
He is beyond my discription and proof to be very independent with work n look after even my dog loves to play with him.
Dont a huge part of the garden… read more
He is beyond my discription and proof to be very independent with work n look after even my dog loves to play with him.
Dont a huge part of the garden… read more
(Excellent)
29 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Fadhl) for host
This was my first volunteer experience that lasted more than a month. Communication with Joe was good, as he gave me directions, met me at the train station, and then took me on a tour of the city...
After that we went to the house and the house was very beautiful and clean and there was a big wonderful garden with many fruit trees, and there was… read more
After that we went to the house and the house was very beautiful and clean and there was a big wonderful garden with many fruit trees, and there was… read more
16 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Tim & Nare)
Excellent couple Tim & Valentine
Very good supportive volunteers and did all was asked for and very initiative type .
Will recommend to any host
Good n committed volunteers
Very good supportive volunteers and did all was asked for and very initiative type .
Will recommend to any host
Good n committed volunteers
(Excellent)
14 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Tim & Nare) for host
We have just completed our delightful first workaway experience for two weeks with Joe. 😊
The communication with Joe before/during the experiene has been really great. Joe picked us up from the train station on our day of arrival, showed us around the town and took us for lunch as well which was very sweet. We went to Monday night market… read more
The communication with Joe before/during the experiene has been really great. Joe picked us up from the train station on our day of arrival, showed us around the town and took us for lunch as well which was very sweet. We went to Monday night market… read more
10 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna & Bram)
Great couple although first time
Tried although not feeling well because of the heat from sun
Overall good workers n friends
Tried although not feeling well because of the heat from sun
Overall good workers n friends
(Excellent)
10 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Hanna & Bram) for host
Our first Workaway experience with Joe has been really amazing. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to learn about Malay culture, try new food and explore Ipoh. Joe has been super welcoming from the first day and introduced us to his brother, sisters and friends which were all so kind to us. Joe is really openminded when it comes to the work… read more
17 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Robin & Clara)
Excellent couple
Good volunteers n creative thinking
Very initiative type
Very clean n easily adjusting to environment
Highly recommended
Will do well with any host
Good volunteers n creative thinking
Very initiative type
Very clean n easily adjusting to environment
Highly recommended
Will do well with any host
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Robin & Clara) for host
We stayed for two weeks with Joe, and could not have asked for a better place to discover Ipoh. He welcomed us with a meal, telling us all about the best places to eat in his neighborhood.
With another volunteer, we started the day at 8am with three hours of garden work (watering, weeding, planting) and light house cleaning. We loved to learn how… read more
With another volunteer, we started the day at 8am with three hours of garden work (watering, weeding, planting) and light house cleaning. We loved to learn how… read more
16 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (marzikarto49)
Great couple
Good you enjoyed
Have fun traveling
Hope U fine the true meaning of life in your search....
Remember what I left for U
Stay in tune
Regards
Good you enjoyed
Have fun traveling
Hope U fine the true meaning of life in your search....
Remember what I left for U
Stay in tune
Regards
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (marzikarto49) for host
We really enjoyed our stay with Joe. He made us feel very welcome and showed us around the area and gave us tips on where to get delicious and cheap food, also vegetarian options of course. We could stay in his house or in the garden and could also use his bikes to explore the city or grab some food. On one day, he took us to some beautiful sights… read more
20 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (James & Heather)
Great fun to have both James n Heather.... Hope your honey moon in ipoh for such a short time is memorable plus a lot of laughter....u both did well here and trust your challenges make u both a stronger person ..... didn't realize it is your . honeymoon adventure in ipoh.....keep it up and enjoy every minute of your travelling... Stay in… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (James & Heather) for host
Joe is brilliant!
We wanted to explore a different part of Malaysia, aside the usual KL and GeorgeTown, when we saw this opportunity in Ipoh. Ipoh is a great place to explore with plenty of heritage, great very reasonably priced food and a decent amount to see too. Joe is the encyclopedia of Ipoh knowledge and will point you in the right direction… read more
We wanted to explore a different part of Malaysia, aside the usual KL and GeorgeTown, when we saw this opportunity in Ipoh. Ipoh is a great place to explore with plenty of heritage, great very reasonably priced food and a decent amount to see too. Joe is the encyclopedia of Ipoh knowledge and will point you in the right direction… read more
10 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily & Martin)
Excellent couple to have and did excellent work for my house n garden.... Very handy person Martin in fixing my toilet too.
Emily is such a great house keeper.... Well-done job....
Hope u both really enjoyed ipoh n come back for more.... The video done was excellent.... Well done
Emily is such a great house keeper.... Well-done job....
Hope u both really enjoyed ipoh n come back for more.... The video done was excellent.... Well done
(Excellent)
5 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emily & Martin) for host
We had a great first workaway experience with Joe and would definitely recommend staying with him. We stayed for 1 week and were sad to leave - we could have stayed longer! We did 3 hours of work each day, which consisted of gardening and house cleaning, and caring for a stray dog. It was very hot during our stay, so we started work early to beat… read more
23 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Niels)
Good young man to have
Willing to learn n help up
Trust you have a great journey
Willing to learn n help up
Trust you have a great journey
(Excellent)
19 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Niels) for host
My stay with Joe for a week has been an amazing experience. Joe is an amazing person that loves to show you around town and go for dinner together. Joe treated me on a welcome lunch when I arrived which was the most warm welcome you can ever get. The work in the garden was only three hours a day but if the sun was too strong and we worked hard it… read more
1 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorenzo)
Good humour and easy with accommodate... TQ for dropping by.
You are a good worker n company to have...
Enjoy your remaining journey
All the best
You are a good worker n company to have...
Enjoy your remaining journey
All the best
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lorenzo) for host
Thank you so much Joe for saving this last minute stranger haha. Joe is a super helpful person, who cares about you and very friendly. I got along very well with Joe and the other volunteers both for the help and for the company. Joe will take you to the best places in Ipoh. I lost track of how much good food we ate haha. Thank you again so much.… read more
28 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabio)
FABIO a great person and helper
Very energetic n will to help n learn
A great asset to have him
All the best in your travel
Very energetic n will to help n learn
A great asset to have him
All the best in your travel
(Excellent)
28 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Fabio) for host
I stayed at Joe's house for two weeks, mostly gardening and weeding. Joe lent me his bicycle so I could explore the city independently. He showed me the places I should visit in Ipoh and also recommended great places to eat. He, his siblings, and his friends would often come over to chat, bringing me fruits, lunch, and snacks. They even took me… read more
19 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
A very hard working person
Like his honour n also deligent at work....
Wish he stay longer...
Like his honour n also deligent at work....
Wish he stay longer...
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
Truly, it is difficult to find any fault with this volunteering, Joe has a huge house where you will feel very comfortable, since he gives you a lot of freedom and help to know the area well, I was lucky to spend 7 days with him and meet many friends,I did numerous activities with them, his brother Patrick is a super supportive person who will… read more
9 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mirco & Sara) for host
we enjoyed our time in Ipoh so much and Joe is a very friendly and generous man! we were able to meet his family and friends, they are all so nice and kind.
we did some housework and garden maintenance but its really easy and you have a lot of time for yourself to explore the surrounding of Ipoh (using Joe's bicycles).
we stayed just for one week… read more
we did some housework and garden maintenance but its really easy and you have a lot of time for yourself to explore the surrounding of Ipoh (using Joe's bicycles).
we stayed just for one week… read more
19 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Assiya)
Amen is a very deligent n hard working person... You are great.
You will do well with any host.
Enjoy your travel
All the best
You will do well with any host.
Enjoy your travel
All the best
(Excellent)
2 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Assiya) for host
Amazing experience!!!
Joe is the kindest and the friendliest person Ive ever met. He will make sure you feel yourself at home and taken cared of. The food I got was always very delicious, Joe is very generous. His house is very cozy and very close to all the attractions of Ipoh. I helped Joe with cleaning his house, doing simple tasks like… read more
Joe is the kindest and the friendliest person Ive ever met. He will make sure you feel yourself at home and taken cared of. The food I got was always very delicious, Joe is very generous. His house is very cozy and very close to all the attractions of Ipoh. I helped Joe with cleaning his house, doing simple tasks like… read more
25 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)
You are a easy going young man n willing to help ... Keep it up
Hope you enjoy your travel n learn about life as u travel
Hope you enjoy your travel n learn about life as u travel
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kevin) for host
Everything went very well, Joe is a very kind and generous man! he introduced me to local life, local food.
He did everything to make me feel at home and gave me a lot of advice on how to visit the city.
For the work in the garden, everything was fun, I learned a lot and Joe was really patient with me.
I could improve my English.
Thanks again Joe… read more
He did everything to make me feel at home and gave me a lot of advice on how to visit the city.
For the work in the garden, everything was fun, I learned a lot and Joe was really patient with me.
I could improve my English.
Thanks again Joe… read more
23 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tomoko) for host
Thank you for contacting us. We stayed in Ipoh for 16 days. We spent seven of those days at his house. We were able to cycle around the city. We were also able to rent motorbikes and explore Ipoh.
The work was very simple and we helped clean the house and garden. He was able to take us to church, take us out to eat, and even socialize with his… read more
The work was very simple and we helped clean the house and garden. He was able to take us to church, take us out to eat, and even socialize with his… read more
22 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Libin) for host
Joe very good. He helped me to improve my English and met his friends from church,so I can touch and get to know more people. He always picks up me from different places. I will come soon.see you later
22 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Masahiko) for host
It was such a wonderful experience!
Staying at Joe’s residence was a fantastic experience for me. Ipo is, compared to Kuala Lumpur, a quiet city. Although it is a city, it has a local Malaysian atmosphere simultaneously. My chore was mainly watering the plants and weeding. I didn’t do much. I just relaxed at Joe’s house and did some sightseeing.… read more
Staying at Joe’s residence was a fantastic experience for me. Ipo is, compared to Kuala Lumpur, a quiet city. Although it is a city, it has a local Malaysian atmosphere simultaneously. My chore was mainly watering the plants and weeding. I didn’t do much. I just relaxed at Joe’s house and did some sightseeing.… read more
14 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Maria) for host
Our stay couldn't have been better! Joe is a uniquely hospitable person and introduced us to a wonderful community of people. He took us out for meals and showed us some wonderful vegetarian restaurants. His sister acted as my personal Mahjong tutor and I spent many afternoons playing this with her and her friends. Joe was always so helpful and… read more
27 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
I spent about two weeks with Joe at his home in Ipoh City. Almost a month passed between the time when I first contacted him and the time when it was suitable for both of us for me to join his project, but he maintained friendly communication throughout that time. I sensed from our communication that Joe was genuinely friendly and welcoming, and… read more
30 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Franklin)
Courtesy good
Hardworking
Hardworking
(Excellent)
30 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Franklin) for host
I had really nice time in this volunteer! I volunteer at Joe's place for two weeks, my job was to take care of the garden and the house. I remove weeds, prune trees and keep the yard clean.
Joe is a kind and helpful person, he showed me local restaurants, invited me to spend time with his friends for the new year and recommended places to… read more
Joe is a kind and helpful person, he showed me local restaurants, invited me to spend time with his friends for the new year and recommended places to… read more
30 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kay) for host
I have spend 11 days with Joe.
The maintenance of the garden and the house was as following.
I helped him with watering the plant, pulling out weed, sweeping the yard and gutting down trees.
Of the house it was 2 times sweeping the floor and one time mopping.
There was no pressure.
Joe is a quite man and worked a lot on his phone.
But he… read more
The maintenance of the garden and the house was as following.
I helped him with watering the plant, pulling out weed, sweeping the yard and gutting down trees.
Of the house it was 2 times sweeping the floor and one time mopping.
There was no pressure.
Joe is a quite man and worked a lot on his phone.
But he… read more
27 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (CAMILA MARIA & Horacio Nicolás) for host
Our experience at Joe's house was amazing!! Our job was to take care of her beautiful garden and her house. Joe showed us his customs, foods, places. We met his friends, incredible people who welcomed us as if we were part of his community. They invited us to breakfast, to tour the city, to the market, to their homes, to play, to cook. It was an… read more
