IN Malaysia, there is a difference between a “homestay” and other accommodation facilities, which are usually classified as “short-term rental accommodation” (STRA). The latter, while often advertised ...

What was meant to be a routine turnover between guests turned into a nightmare for a Malaysian homestay owner after her unit was left in a shambles.In a Facebook post on Sunday (Dec 21) describing her ...

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- A special homestay entrepreneur course and a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) homestay programme have been introduced to support Malaysia’s ASEAN ...

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The government is targeting the homestay sector to generate up to RM200 million in revenue next year in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026), says Deputy ...

From meticulously restored vernacular architecture to immersive homestays, Malaysia’s rural areas invite slow travellers to connect with locals while exploring the region’s storied past. With their ...

MALAYSIA is paying attention to the potential of emerging experiential tourism trends to attract travellers among Gen Z and Millennials, says Tourism Malaysia, despite criticisms by local industry ...

KOCHI: For someone who can grab a mic and sing in front of a huge audience confidently despite not being a trained singer, while thousands of miles away from home would be a tough task. However, Dato' ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to attract 1.6 million tourists and generate RM100mil in revenue for homestay programmes this year, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid ...

A newly-wed couple from China whose Malaysian honeymoon was ruined after they discovered a hidden spy camera pointed at their bed in an Airbnb homestay have told how the host initially accused them of ...

One of the biggest advantages of owning an electric vehicle is the ability to charge at home. It’s convenient, predictable, and fits seamlessly into daily life. As EV adoption grows in Malaysia, this ...