About CampORA
Helping Malaysians experience the outdoors through curated, trusted bookings.
How It Started
2020, MCO (Movement Control Order)
Like many Malaysians stuck at home during lockdown, I found myself scrolling YouTube late into the night. I stumbled onto videos of Korean campers exploring New Zealand — pulling up to structured campsites with clear amenities, booking RV sites online, everything organized and trustworthy.
I was hooked. Not just on the adventure, but on how easy they made it look.
Growing up in a village, I'd done plenty of wild camping as a kid. But I'd never thought about camping as something you could... book. Like a hotel, but outdoors.
I started wondering: Does Malaysia have anything like this?
The Research Phase
Post-MCO, when restrictions eased, I started exploring. I discovered Malaysia's camping scene — riversides in Pahang, mountain views in Cameron Highlands, beach camps in Terengganu. Beautiful sites. Passionate owners.
But booking? Chaos.
- WhatsApp messages that went unanswered for days
- Bank transfers to strangers (hoping it wasn't a scam)
- Showing up to find the site didn't match the photos
- No reviews, no accountability, no trust
Campers were frustrated. Owners were overwhelmed.
I realized: Malaysia needed a platform that worked for both sides.
The Journey to Building It
Early 2021: I pitched the idea to a close friend who could code. Got ghosted.
2022-2023: Found a co-founder. But none of us had a development background. The idea sat on a whiteboard for months.
September 2025: Something shifted. "Vibe coding" started trending — AI tools like ChatGPT making it possible for non-developers to build real products. I subscribed to ChatGPT Pro and started prototyping.
Then I switched jobs. Four months of silence. The idea went dormant again.
January 2026: I found Claude. Started building for real. Daily sessions. Feature by feature. Week by week.
May 2026: CampORA is real. Not just an idea on a whiteboard. A working platform.
July 15, 2026: We launch publicly.
What Makes CampORA Different
For Campers:
- ✅Curated Listings — Every site hand-reviewed, not just "anything goes"
- ✅Instant Booking — Book now, confirm instantly, no WhatsApp tag
- ✅Trust Signals — Reviews, verified photos, responsive owners
- ✅Malaysian Context — Surau filters, local payment methods, PDPA-compliant
For Owners:
- ✅Professional Tools — Smart calendar, automated payouts, guest management
- ✅Compliance Support — MOTAC/TIA guidance, PDPA handling, we've got your back
- ✅Fair Partnership — No exclusivity, transparent commission, you're in control
- ✅Quality Over Volume — We bring you serious campers, not tire-kickers
Why "CampORA"?
ORA = Outdoor Roam Adventure
It's also a nod to "ora-ora" — the Japanese expression for energy and action. Because camping isn't just about escaping the city. It's about experiencing something real.
Our Values
🌲 Curation Over Volume
We'd rather have 50 great campsites than 500 mediocre ones.
🤝 Partnership, Not Transactions
Owners aren't vendors. They're partners. We succeed when they succeed.
📍 Malaysian First
Built for Malaysian campers, Malaysian owners, Malaysian regulations. Not a copycat of Western platforms.
🛠️ Builders Mindset
We're not a "tech company disrupting camping." We're campers building tools we wish existed.
The Road Ahead
May 2026 (Now): Partnering with quality campsites across Malaysia
July 15, 2026: Public launch
2027 Vision: Malaysia's most trusted outdoor booking platform
We're just getting started.
Meet the Founder
Nizam
Founder, CampORA
Started as a village kid doing wild camping. Became an idea during MCO. Now building the platform Malaysian campers and campsite owners deserve.
Not a developer by training. Not a hardcore camper (yet). Just someone who saw a problem and decided to fix it.
The Journey:
- • 2020: Idea sparked during MCO
- • 2021-2023: False starts, ghosted friends, whiteboard dreams
- • Sept 2025: First prototype with ChatGPT
- • Jan 2026: Real development begins with Claude
- • May 2026: Platform live, recruiting partners
- • July 2026: Public launch
📧 hello@campora.my
📍 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Want to Be Part of the Journey?
Press inquiries: hello@campora.my