Airbnb is going to be illegal in Penang

[SBFNews]

GEORGE TOWN: Penang will ban short-term rental homes or homestay in landed and highrise properties “soon” as the state vows to battle annoyances caused by holidaymakers in apartments, condominiums, and residential neighbourhoods.

State executive councillor Jagdeep Singh Deo said though the starting date for the ban had not been decided, the state government has agreed with the plan, based on the numerous complaints from residents’ groups.

“Whether people like it or not, we will be firm on this. Housing areas are for residents. If you are holidaying, go to a hotel,” he told FMT.

 

[Chase]

Housing areas are for residents. If you are holidaying, go to a hotel,” he told FMT.

Well said

 

[tanwahtiu]

Agree... silly stupid startup gig biz become a nuisance to residential area...

US biz tio sanction in Malaysia .... go sanction uber and eat delivery gig nonsense ... go out eat at restaurants..

 

[syed putra]

This is unfsir to those who bought properties enbloc instead of investing in a small hotel.