Malaysian government investigates Airbnb regulation
Airbnb has described Malaysia as an “exciting growth market” as more Malaysians start to open their homes to travellers, although they do warn potential hosts to familiarise themselves with local home-sharing regulations. This comes as local hotels urge the nation’s government to regulate Airbnb’s service, thus prompting a government investigation into how to address Malaysia’s growing home-share market. Some Malaysian hotels are claiming Airbnb is “diverting” as much as 15% of their business.

Home-sharing services like Airbnb are becoming a hit among Malaysians. But hotels are urging the Government to regulate such services, claiming that rental of private apartments and studio units is illegal. Noting such calls, the Government is currently discussing how to address the matter.

LIVING rooms instead of hotel lobbies. Apartment units instead of hotel suites. This is the trend today.