Design Regenerative Futures
- Join our 4-week immersive Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course in Malaysia – a hands-on journey into sustainability, food security, and ecological design.
Why Join This Course?
Globally recognized 72-hour PDC Certificate
Hands-on learning in a real tropical permaculture site – SEEDS Malaysia
Taught by international & local experts
Learn practical design skills for food, water & communities
Join a global network of regenerative changemakers
Nutritious meals plus 2 tea breaks providedWhat You’ll Learn
- 🌱 Ethics and principles of permaculture
- 🌿 Designing food, water and energy systems
- 🌾 Soil, climate, and plant systems in the different climates
- 🏘️ Social permaculture and community design
- 🛠️ Design project you choose and complete is required for course completion
Testimonials from past PDC graduates
At its core, Tirtha Quddus is both a living demonstration of regenerative practices and a place for guests to experience sustainable lifestyle in action. The site incorporates organic food cultivation, water harvesting, low-impact conservation techniques, and eco-friendly infrastructure such as bokashi-based compost toilets that turn waste into fertile soil. Guests can participate in activities like planting, composting, permaculture workshops, and creative farm-based learning, while staying in naturally ventilated earth and bamboo-style accommodations designed with ecological sensitivity.
Beyond being a retreat, Tirtha Quddus fosters soulful connection, creativity, and community. It offers a space to slow down, appreciate nature’s rhythms, and engage thoughtfully with ecological and spiritual values. Whether through immersive farm experiences, hands-on learning, or simply enjoying the peace of the surrounding hills, the farm inspires visitors to deepen their understanding of sustainable living and embrace regeneration in their own lives.
Tirtha Quddus - Janda Baik's Sustainable Sanctuary
Tirtha Quddus is a family-run permaculture farm stay and regenerative living retreat nestled on three acres of lush land in Janda Baik, Pahang, Malaysia. Founded in 2015 by Abas and Safia, a couple who transitioned from city life to cultivate a deeper connection with nature, the farm embodies a holistic approach to sustainable living and ecological stewardship. It was born from a shared vision of growing food, nurturing the earth, and creating a space where people—especially families—can reconnect with the natural world.
About the Trainers
Salah Hammad
Salah Hammad’s passion for good food started when he was volunteering to help struggling small farmers in his home countries, Palestine and Jordan. After 10 years working in the food manufacturing industry, he decided to make the transition to a more meaningful life and career in permaculture.
He emigrated to Australia in 2010 and decided that a good start to his new life would be to attend a Permaculture Design Certificate course (PDC) with Geoff Lawton at the Permaculture Research Institute (PRI) of Australia. This led to him staying on at the farm for 4 years during which he was involved in the day-to-day management of the farm, training of volunteers and interns on various systems including vegetable crop gardens and nursery systems, small and grazing animal systems, compost and energy systems, and food forests. He was also pushed by his mentors Geoff and Nadia Lawton to teach in various courses and consult on a number of projects.
Now a PRI registered teacher and a member of the Permaculture Sustainable Consultants team, he divides his time between facilitating Permaculture Design Courses and consulting on different agroecology and permaculture projects throughout the world. He is currently managing the establishment of a new permaculture demonstration site in Malaysia with a team of local and international consultants led by Geoff Lawton.
Irfan Mohamed
Irfan Mohamed, an acoustic engineer by profession, got his first exposure to permaculture in Australia where he used to help his sister and brother in-law on their veggie patch. He completed his PDC in 2014 and is a member of Urban Hijau’s Exco.
Since co-founding Urban Hijau in 2015, he has participated in their children’s programme, planting, weeding, collecting green waste for composting and just about anything where he can get his hands dirty. He is an avid propagator of natural farming practices and was a catalyst in the setting up of Tirtha Quddus, a permaculture farm in Janda Baik. He co-taught the PDC 2024 at Urban Hijau with Abdul Rahman McCausland. He also recently co-taught Introduction to Permaculture and Agroforestry for Petronas Foundation.
Muneeb Bin Yousuf
Muneeb Bin Yousef has managed overall farm design, planting cycles and farm operations and has been the site manager at Urban Hijau since 2017.
He is a Certified Permaculture Designer, Permaculture Research Institute of Australia, and started his journey in permaculture in 2011. He gained various experiences related to landscape planning, livestock management and community development, being part of an eco-village development team in north Malaysia.
Joining Murujan as the Programs and Events Director, Trainer and Design Consultant , he has since helped organize various Permaculture Design Certificate Courses around Malaysia and joins in to teach the sessions from time to time.
Formally educated as an Engineer (Mechatronics), he has also done his MBA (Strategic Management) and has worked with various organizations over the years.
Saqib Sheikh
Saqib Sheikh is a trainer, coach, writer, refugee advocate and urban farmer. He is a founding member of the Urban Hijau urban farm project. He completed his Permaculture Design Certificate in 2014.
He has over 10 years of experience in media relations and corporate communications and has helped train hundreds of professionals in the Asia-Pacific region to improve their written and verbal communications skills. He received his Masters in Communication from Purdue University, Indiana, USA.
Saqib is a pioneer of several groundbreaking initiatives for disruptive social change, particularly related to blockchain and the environment.
Saqib is a certified coach under the International Coach Federation, and coaches professionals and organizations to transition into their own paths towards making meaningful social impact.
Alexius Yeo
Alexius Yeo graduated from The National University of Singapore and The University of North Carolina with an Honours degree in Geography. He later went on to attain the Permaculture Design Certificate in 2014 from The Permaculture Research Institute of Australia.
Alexius began his career with NParks as a Streetscape Manager. After gaining 3 fruitful years of experience and amazing memories, he left NParks and Singapore for the Philippines to work with the poor at the country’s first Farm University and Social Enterprise Incubator. There, he quickly fell in love with the joys of farming and landscaping edible gardens that are both beautiful and productive. Returning to Singapore, he worked with local social enterprise, Edible Garden City, to continue to build urban edible landscapes and champion Singapore’s grow-your-own-food movement.
Today, he is the Director of Carbon InQ Pte. Ltd., a local company that teaches agriculture-based experiential learning programmes at schools and corporate firms. He is also the founder of Project 33, a family-initiated farming movement that aims to unite neighbourhoods through community farming, cooking, educational activities and the practice of sharing first.
Traveling down an unusual career path as an urban farmer, Alexius is driven by the mission to help fellow urbanites reconnect with Nature and with one another. He strongly believes that everyone can have green fingers, and that it is never too late, or frivolous, to strive for food quality, purity and self-sufficiency.
Ashaari Rahmat
Ashaari Rahmat is an environmental practitioner, project coordinator, and permaculture design professional with over 15 years of experience in regenerative agriculture, ecological restoration, and community-based environmental education. He holds a Permaculture Design Certificate (PRI) and has worked across grassroots, institutional, and corporate settings, translating permaculture principles into practical, context-specific design solutions.
Ashaari has extensive experience in permaculture and regenerative design, including site analysis, masterplanning, soil regeneration, agroforestry, aquaponics, and nature-based solutions. As Co-Founder and General Manager of Poptani Asia, he led the design and implementation of over 30 urban farming and sustainability projects, delivering functional, user-centred designs for homes, schools, communities, and organisations. His design work focuses on creating resilient systems that integrate ecology, food production, education, and social impact.
Ashaari also coordinates national environmental programmes and grant initiatives focused on community climate resilience and ecosystem restoration. He has led environmental education initiatives, supported large-scale restoration efforts, and worked closely with government agencies, NGOs, educators, and local communities. As a PDC trainer, he brings a strong design-led, systems-thinking approach, equipping participants with the skills to move from concept to implementable permaculture designs in real-world contexts.
Course Programme
- 5 x 8-hour in-person sessions at Tirtha Quddus, Janda Baik, Malaysia
22–26 June 2026 - 9 x 3-hour virtual sessions 29 & 30 June, 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 July 2026
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Online) - 2 x Half-Day Site Surveys & Hands-On in Singapore (*Optional)
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Final Design Presentation & Certificate Ceremony 18 July 2025 / 19th July for Online Presentations 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Refund Policy
- Before 15 June 2026: 90% refund of fee paid
- 15 June – 22 June 2025: No refund, but substitution allowed
- On or after 15 June 2026: No refund, no substitution
Other Information
Accommodation at Tirtha Quddus (Limited to first 16 participants)
Accomodation for the first 16 participants is included in the course fee. Participants will stay at Tirtha Quddus Farm Stay, a sustainable permaculture retreat in Janda Baik, Pahang, where nature and simple, eco-friendly living are part of the experience.
There are two separate Bamboo Rooms available — Bamboo East and Bamboo West — each comfortably accommodating up to 8 participants. These rooms are constructed from earth brick, bamboo, and natural materials, designed to maximize ventilation with fans and fully opening windows, allowing cool mountain air and a peaceful retreat atmosphere.
Each room offers eight single beds with cotton bed sheets, comforters, towels, basic toiletries, and Wi-Fi. Shared shower facilities, standard toilets and eco-toilets (bokashi composting toilets) are provided for a low-impact, eco-conscious stay. Guests will also enjoy healthy meals, at the communal outdoor spaces with a kitchenette, BBQ option, fire pit, a tranquil pond seating area, and common amenities like a library and games.
Please note that accommodation is separated by gender and that the farm operates with minimal chemical usage, natural ventilation (no air-conditioning), and guidelines to preserve peace and sustainability throughout your stay.
For more information click here:
https://tirthaquddus.com/accommodation/bamboo-east/
https://tirthaquddus.com/accommodation/bamboo-west/
Transport
Participants are responsible for arranging their own transport to, from, and within Klang. For group inquiries let us know and we can guide you. The nearest LRT train station is Gombak and Grab can be easily arranged from there.
Tickets & Registration
Early Bird
USD 1,755
(until 31 April 2026)
Regular
USD 1,955
(from 31 April 2026 onward)
Group Discount
5% off for groups of 3 or more
* Sponsorships
Limited discounted fees are available for high-impact community, environmental or social work. Let us know details about you below.