The “bilik sewa” or rooms-for-rent business is said to be a booming industry that hoteliers are complaining “like hell”. They are claiming that competition is not in their favour because the 6% Government tax means their rates are higher. Besides they have to meet many requirements that their competitors are exempted from.
SIBU: The mushrooming of “bilik sewa” or “rooms-for-rent” is posing a serious threat to the survival of hotels here.
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