‘Airbnb considered legal’


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 28 Aug 2016

PETALING JAYA: The Government has endorsed home-sharing service Airbnb, saying it is legal as long as there is no foul play.

The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry said this in response to claims from the hotel industry that such services were illegal as homeowners were renting out properties to tourists for business.

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