Recently,Malaysia Business Hotel Association（MyBHA Chairman Ganis pointed out that,becauseSales and Service Tax（SST will increase from 6% to 8% next year,together withAirbnb poses a significant threat to the survival of the hotel industry, forcing hotels to raise room rates to offset rising operating costs,The price is expected to increase next year30%,

October 13th,MalaysiaPrime Minister Anwar announces,Increase the tax rate of sales and service tax by next yearEffective from January 1st.However,Local hotel operatorsthink,The survival of the hotel industry is threatenedThe main reason is not high taxes and fees, but ratherAirbnb,Because itNot registered as a company,The price will not be affected by additional taxes.

Chairman of the Malaysian Tour Guide Council, Leung Wai kwongalsoRepresent,Airbnb puts Malaysia's tourism industry at a disadvantage, and the government should review its legitimacy as these institutions may result in tax revenue losses and ultimately affect the tourism industry.

Airbnb is an abbreviation for AirBed and Breakfast ("Air b-n-b"),Established inIn August 2008, headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States. For many touristsNo matter how many days you travel, you need to book a hotel first before you can travel. The concept of Airbnb is exactly the opposite. If the landlord has surplus housing, or if the landlord's own house has vacant rooms, they can directly upload the housing to Airbnb, allowing tourists to stay for short-term or long-term. The price is also set by the landlord themselves, and they can discuss relevant matters with the tenant themselves. Airbnb only acts as a third party to supervise.

According to the official website and media reports, its community platform is191 countries and 65000 cities offer travelers millions of accommodation options, whether it's apartments, villas, castles, or treehouses. Airbnb is referred to as "eBay in Housing" by Time magazine. In the past few years, due to changes in work and lifestyle, there has been a surge in long-term demand for popular outdoor tourism destinations, which has drivenThe development of Airbnb's business.

Malaysia actually does not targetAirbnb's specific laws.Airbnb is an online trading platform,This means thatAirbnb is only an agreement between two parties connected through a website in terms of leasing,hisLegitimacy interpreted by the Ministry of Urban Welfare, Housing, and Local Government.

In 2017, the Sabah state government confirmed that operating Airbnb units in residential buildings in the state was illegal.2023In June, the city of Penang in Malaysia announced a ban on Airbnb and other similar short-term rental services.

howeverSubsequently, the Sabah state government drafted some measures to address Airbnb landlord's guide. On land designated for commercial or mixed use, homeowners can rent out their units as short-term rent, but they must first apply for and obtain a hotel permit to operate,It is also necessary to comply with fire safety requirements.

visibleat present,Airbnb inMalaysiaStill in a gray area.