Malaysians want Airbnb to stay put amid calls for regulation


A majority of Malaysians want the Airbnb model to remain in the country. - AFP

A majority of Malaysians support the short term accommodation (STA) model as a way to grow tourism in the country, according to the findings of a new study.

Key statistics from the Airbnb-commissioned research include 89% of Malaysians supporting short-term rental, and over 77% seeing short-term rental as a way of earning additional income or starting their own business.

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