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Proposal of Homestay at Kampung Mengkuang Titi, Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang

Malaysia's experience a homestay in a traditional village is perhaps one of the fastest and easiest ways to get to know the real Malaysia. Discovery of things over here that move at a slightly slower pace than in the city. Homestay guests will not just be immersed in the lifestyle of the locals; they will also quickly establish a bond with their warm and welcoming families who will treat them like family.Visitors will experience the full spectrum of village life such as home-cooking lessons. The wide variety and sumptuousness of painstakingly prepared dishes can sometimes be enough to confuse most people! Guests will learn how to prepare the food. This might include gathering, cooking and washing it as well.The lucky few will also have the opportunity to harvest fruits that are in season or try their skill at plucking coconuts out of palm trees 30-40 ft. above the ground with a bamboo pole! Spend time with the children after they return from school and indulge in traditional games that are still popular, such as kite flying, top-spinning, and congkak. Or you can choose to explore your surroundings, spend some time at the local pond, trying your hand at riverside fishing or perhaps indulge in a spot of farming a la Malaysia. Experience the charm of Malay traditions that have been preserved throughout the ages, which remain very much alive. Live with your hosts, eat with them, be a part of their family. And when you return home, take with you a memorable cultural experience, and the friendships of a family happy to welcome you whenever you return to Malaysia!The amenities in Malaysian villages offer basic comforts. Electricity and running water are available all over Malaysia, while all these villages are connected to big cities via modern highways and public transport. The Village had its humble beginnings in early 1800's and is located about 25 km from Butterworth and 32 km from Georgetown via the Penang Bridge. Today, Kampung Mengkuang Titi, with its 700 residents still retains its rustic traditional charm and way of life. Agriculture and cottage industries are still the main sources of income.

Mengkuang Titi is a quaint village consisting of about 70 homes. Mengkuang Titi is a place of peace and serenity. Our charming hamlet is located in Bukit Mertajam, within the Seberang Perai district, less than an hour's drive from Pulau Pinang.

Set amidst golden green padi fields swaying coconut trees canopies of rubber trees and oil palm fronds, Mengkuang Titi promises a journey and an experience you will never forget.