Melaka hotels feeling the pinch


  • Nation
  • Saturday, 08 Jun 2019

MELAKA: Despite the increase in tourist arrival figures to the historical state, the hotels here are suffering low occupancy.

The state Smart City Advisory Council chairman Khoo Poay Tiong attributed the issue to the increase in accommodation, particularly homestays, and visitors making a day trip to the state.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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