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Short-Term Rental Stays: Boon or Bane?

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

Evening Edition · Inside Story · 29 Apr 2022 · 36 mins listen

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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property,travel

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