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Short-Term Rental Stays: Boon or Bane?

Chan Ai Cheng, President, Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents | Nadge Ariffin, Tourism Consultant and Heritage and Gastronomy Historian

29-Apr-22 18:00

Short-Term Rental Stays: Boon or Bane?

The Penang state exco has announced plans to ban short-term rentals and homestays, following complaints from residents' groups. First, we look at how short-term rentals impact residents and communities. Then, we explore the value that it adds to the tourism sector and alternatives to implementing a blanket ban.

Image source: Tierra Mallorca, Unsplash

Produced by: Jeremy Ng, Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan


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