Home-sharing potential in Malaysia


FRIM in KL is a popular attraction among both domestic and foreign tourists. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

As Malaysians await the announcement and tabling of Budget 2024 tomorrow, some stakeholders in the tourism industry have already prepared their own lists of what they hope to see next year.

Digital platform Airbnb’s “wishlist” mainly focuses on the potential of the home-sharing business module in the hospitality sector in Malaysia. In a statement, the company says that short-term rental accommodations or STRA are set to play an important role in the travel industry as it continues to rebound and recover.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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Airbnb , FRIM , Home-sharing , tourism , budget 2024 , stra

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