Airbnb supports Penang government decision to regulate STRA
PETALING JAYA (May 11): Airbnb has welcomed the Penang state government's recent decision to regulate short-term rental accommodation (STRA), instead of banning it altogether.
Penang plans to regulate short-term rentals, homestays
GEORGE TOWN (May 6): Despite recently announcing a ban on short-term rental homes or homestays, the Penang government is still open to the option of regulating the activity.
Over 50% of Malaysians prefer short-term rental accommodation when on travel
KUALA LUMPUR (March 8): A new survey has found that over half of all respondents are likely to stay at short-term rental accommodation when they travel domestically and more than two thirds (68%) of Malaysians surveyed are likely to use Airbnb when they next travel.
From a former coconut plantation to bed and breakfast lodge
Sitting on a plot measuring an estimated one acre, Ukkay, a bed and breakfast (B&B) resides in a two-storey former plantation house.
Airbnb: Malaysia Digital Nomad Program marks a progressive, exciting way forward
PETALING JAYA (Oct 29): Airbnb Southeast Asia has lauded the government initiative of introducing Malaysia Digital Nomad Program in catalysing the industry’s recovery as it paves a new era for the tourism industry.
Najib, Nazifuddin granted interim stay of execution in tax arrears suit
PUTRAJAYA (Oct 21): Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak (pictured) and his son Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin were granted an interim stay of execution pending their bid for leave to appeal at the Federal Court against the summary judgment obtained by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) against them over unpaid income tax arrears at the High Court.
IRB CEO’s contract cut short, deputy takes over
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has announced the appointment of Datuk Mohd Nizom Sairi as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective Tuesday (Oct 19).
Aspen Group reaches settlement of RM56.4m tax with IRB
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): Aspen (Group) Holdings Ltd said its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary Aspen Vision Land Sdn Bhd (AVL) and three other subsidiaries of the group had entered into composite agreements with the director-general of the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) for a sum of RM56.
More than 60% of new Malaysian Airbnb hosts in 1H21 were millennials
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 10): More than 60% of new Airbnb hosts in Malaysia in the first half of 2021 (1H21) comprised millennials aged between 25 and 40.
Invest Selangor 'seeking’ 1,000 acres for aircraft teardown facility
PETALING JAYA (Sept 4): The investment arm of the Selangor government, Invest Selangor Bhd, is eyeing 1,000 acres of land in the state to host aircraft manufacturer Airbus’ first aircraft teardown facility in Southeast Asia, according to a report by The Edge Malaysia.
