Homestays

Warm Malaysian Hospitality ...

Imaging living in a traditional house at the countryside, while you enjoy a laid-back lifestyle and plenty of fresh air. Wake up to the sound of birds and cockerels, and have a pleasant day with your friendly host family. Savour local food and participate in the delightful activities that have been lined up – pluck tropical fruits from an orchard or try your hand at playing a traditional musical instrument. Unlike an ordinary holiday, the homestay programme whisks visitors off to an oasis of tranquillity and rustic charm.

Malaysian homestays offer an opportunity for visitors to stay at a kampong, or a traditional Malay village. The villages that participate in the homestay programme are carefully selected and comply with the strict guidelines set by the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism.

Homestay villages can be found in every state. Some homestays are tucked away cosily in the hinterland while others are situated in the vicinity of major towns and are easily accessible. Some homestay villages, are situated only an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital city.

A homestay programme is suitable for all types of holidaymakers, be it families, students or corporate groups. The simplicity of the kampong folk, along with the engaging pastimes that are found here will create a unique and memorable vacation. Experience genuine Malaysian warmth and let the homespun hospitality work its charm!

Varied Locations & Settings:

Given the varied locations and settings, every homestay village presents a different and enjoyable experience. Visitors to Negeri Sembilan can have the delightful experience of savouring tropical fruits freshly plucked from the orchard. During a stay at Melaka, visitors can make a trip to the many Dutch and Portuguese historical landmarks that give and insight into the nation’s rich past. For a taste of island life, head to the homestay villages in Langkawi.

There is always something to see, do or learn in a homestay village which will amaze you in one way or another! Villagers will eagerly invite you to join in their activities and visitors will soon find that the enthusiasm is infectious! Harvesting local crops, visiting a fish farm or learning how to make traditional delicacies are only a sprinkling of the many things that await visitors.

Brush up on your Bahasa Malaysia, the local language, with the children after they return from school or indulge in traditional pastimes such as kite-flying and top spinning. Cottage industries such as batik painting and songket weaving are other interesting pursuits not to be missed and commonly found in the east coast states of Kelantan and Terengganu.

In the evenings, visitors will be entertained by village cultural performances or even a mock wedding that showcases the local customs and rituals.