Airbnb: Rental cap hurts tourism in Malaysia


Airbnb said any cap on short-term rentals would hurt tourism growth in Malaysia. Photo: AFP

Any cap on short-term accommodation (STA) would lead to a cap on tourism growth in the country, said Airbnb.

The company's public policy head (South-East Asia) Mich Goh said such regulatory approach would only hinder tourism goals and deter travel innovation.

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