Sihatea Kombucha Quarters

If you want to experience Langkawi beyond the usual tourist path, this is a chance to really soak up the island and become part of its community.

When you arrive, you are a Sihatea Kombucha & Langkawi Ambassador. Your main focus is to explore, connect and create. You’ll visit our kombucha brewery once to learn about what we do, but there’s no regular brewery production work. Instead, you’ll have a quota of 5 bottles of Sihatea Kombucha a week to take with you while exploring the island — whether you’re heading to the beach, discovering a new spot, meeting people or going to an event. You’ll naturally introduce people to kombucha, take photos and videos and create authentic content from your experience that we can also use.

You’ll also have opportunities to get involved in the wider Langkawi community. Depending on what’s happening, this could mean joining Trash Hero for a beach cleanup, contributing to charity projects, participating in certain events, helping Sihatea Kombucha with tasks outside of the brewery, or contributing your skills in photography, video, design or content creation. Whatever it is, we’ll try to involve you in the real development of Langkawi. Also, attending my performances is a cool way to make friends and experience the Langkawi entertainment scene.

There are also some occasional practical things I may need an extra pair of hands with — carrying things, moving furniture, helping set something up, or other small odd jobs that come up from time to time. Nothing complicated, just being willing to lend a hand when needed.

You’ll be based in a cute little shared apartment in central Kuah Town, with a swimming pool, kitchen and a big supermarket nearby — everything you need is in the area. Couples can have priority for the master bedroom, while individual travellers stay in the four-bed dorm. I, the host, do not live in this apartment, it's only for this volunteer program.

There’s no fixed daily routine. We’re looking for sociable, curious and adventurous people who enjoy meeting others, discovering new places and bringing good energy. In return, you get a local base, connections, experiences and the opportunity to see a side of Langkawi that you might otherwise miss.

My name is Syed. I’m the founder of Sihatea Kombucha, a professional musician who performs at some of the cool spots around Langkawi, and a tour guide with a particular passion for the island’s natural history, wildlife and hidden corners.

I live a pretty chill and quiet life here in Langkawi. I enjoy the slower pace of island life, but I also really appreciate good company, meeting interesting people, sharing stories and having people from different parts of the world around.

I’ve spent a lot of time getting to know Langkawi and the people who make it interesting — local businesses, musicians, creatives, travellers and different communities around the island. I enjoy making connections and introducing people to each other, so you’ll hopefully find it quite easy to get involved and meet people while you’re here. I'm more than happy to share with you the secret insider spots that only some lcoal residents know, hidden beaches and waterfalls, the best time to go. All curated if you ask the right questions.

We’re a small and informal setup. I prefer a relaxed atmosphere where everyone can communicate openly, have a laugh, respect each other, keep relations platonic and professional, and enjoy being around one another. Some seasons, I might be too busy that you wont see me as often but I trust that you'll keep things in check.

I’m pretty easy-going and I’ll give you space to do your own thing, but I also appreciate people who are communicative, considerate and bring positive energy into the house and the community around them.

Basically, come as you are. Be respectful, be open-minded, be sociable, and enjoy the experience. I want people staying with us to feel comfortable enough to make Langkawi their home for a while, while also becoming part of the little network of people and places that makes the island special.