Live simply and share culture on our tiny urban farm in Kajang, Malaysia

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  Description

  We started this homestead with the dream of reconnecting to nature, building a sustainable life and spread love around the neighbourhood and society. We are located not too far from the city centre (20km) and reachable by public transportation and a little bit of walking, it happens to be in a 100 year old village, so things might be a little quiet on a normal day. Places of interests such as cultural and modern ones ie. Batu caves Hindu temple, Chinese Thean Hou temple and modern ones such as the Twin Towers and Putrajaya Mosque is about 45 mins - 1hour ride away.
  
  Our Cultural Exchange Experience:
  Our homestead is not just a regular farm; it is a combination of the past, present and the future of sustainable living. As I am a 3rd generation of Malaysian of Chinese descent, we are all very local and preserved our dialects and cultures from centuries ago.
  
  Though we still have much to learn, these are several activities we share with our guests:
  
  🍜 Malaysian-Chinese cooking — simple, fresh dishes inspired by our heritage.
  🧧 Discover local culture — festivals, daily customs, tea traditions, and maybe even some Hokkien or Malay phrases.
  🌿 Explore sustainable living — hands-on urban farming, composting, and simple eco-living practices as well as simple farming
  ☕ Meet locals & travelers — our place is open to friends and guests; on weekends, we will have festive celebrations, cooking sessions, and friends' gatherings
  🛶 Experience Kajang & the 100-year-old village — from the local wet and night markets to temples and lake (an ex-mining pool)
  
  As we are evolving into a cultural gateway for independent travelers, volunteers contribute to meaningful cultural and tourism development projects.
  
  Depending on the season and your strengths, you may help with:
  
  -Documenting and sharing your Malaysian cultural journey for our social media
  -Exploring Kajang and mapping local hidden gems
  -Creating photos/videos to promote us
  -Improving our space to welcome future travelers
  -Supporting sustainable living demonstrations
  -Assisting during occasional community gatherings
  
  This is not a traditional farm placement. We value initiative, independence, and curiosity.
  
  In return, we provide:
  A private cabin during your stay
  A local meal either of Malay, Chinese or Indian cuisine
  Lessons on local plants, farming practices and culture and language
  
  PS: I will not be around to supervise you everyday, so I would appreciate if you are proactive and motivated to help improve our place however possible.
  
  Though our homestead is small compared to other farms, we care for it with a BIG heart 💛 !! 🏡

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Accueil / tourisme

  Entretien général

  Garde de maison et d'animaux
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Ferme

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Jardinage

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design

  

  Animaux

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Camping
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  You will learn to cook simple Malaysian dishes, local dialects, and explore truly local places. We try to be as sustainable as possible (minimizing rubbish) and giving back to the community.

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  Aide

  Landscaping, gardening & farm care - harvesting vegetables, cleaning and feeding the plants
  Cleaning and keep tidy- we appreciate it if you keep the place clean and tidy as the kitchen and toilet is shared
  Exploring Kajang and mapping local hidden gems
  Creating photos/videos to promote us
  Improving our space to welcome future travelers
  Supporting sustainable living demonstrations
  Assisting during occasional community gatherings
  
  We learned everything from zero, so we have not much expectations in terms of skills. However, honesty and willingness to work (positive attitude) will be good !

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Malay: Courant
  Chinois (mandarin): Intermédiaire
  Chinese (Cantonese): Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
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  Hébergement

  A 10 ft by 20 ft cabin, you will have all by yourself (sharing with our indoor plants) with proper ventilation due to the hot weather
  A common bathroom we all share (along with bidet & hot water)
  
  I may not be around all the time to supervise or cook meals for volunteers. There is a functional kitchen and food stalls nearby that are delicious and affordable (USD2-3 per meal). You will be surprised by how low the cost of living is around here. On some days, I will prepare some local meals of popular local cuisines for you to try out.
  A sharing kitchen

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  Autres infos...

  Our place is 5 minutes walk to the nearest market, and 30 minutes walk to town. Temples, cafes, parks and convenience stores are all within 10-20 minutes radius. Public transport (MRT & KTM) and e-hailing (Grab) can take you to Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, or nearby nature spots on your days off. We have also 2 bicycles for you to use as well.
  
  We keep the house clean and respectful — please be mindful of shared spaces, no smoking indoors, and help keep things tidy after meals. We enjoy meaningful conversations, cultural sharing, and a calm, homely vibe where everyone feels welcome and safe. Also, we live in a traditional neighbourhood, so rude and noisy behaviour is not allowed.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Internet might my unstable and limited. A stable Internet from yourself would be recommended.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

  Betta fish

  Chicken

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