Hidden camera incident: Airbnb removes homestay's host account
According to the foreign couple, the hidden camera was installed inside a wall power socket in the room at the lodging in Sabah.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Homestay crushed by falling tree, anxious moments for 11 occupants
A family of 11 had a fretful time when the homestay they were in was crushed by a fallen tree during a storm and heavy rain early this morning.
Sun Sep 18 2022
KPKT mulls cross-ministry cooperation to improve homestay operation
KPKT is considering cooperating with MOTAC and state governments to spur homestay operators to return to active operation.
Sat Sep 17 2022
Terengganu cops receive report on homestay scam involving RM2,900 losses
Terengganu police have confirmed receiving a report on a scam involving an online homestay rental that has caused the victim to incur RM2,900 in losses.
Sat Sep 03 2022
Aidilfitri holidays: Hotels and homestays getting back to business
This is evident with the increase in bookings for hotels and homestays across the country, thus helping the country's hotel and tourism sector bounce back.
Wed May 04 2022
182 applications received for homestay repair grants - Nancy
MOTAC has received 182 applications from registered homestay operators for the homestay repair matching grants, said its Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Aidilfitri exodus: Homestays in big demand
Homestays have become a popular choice for KLites who will be joining the balik kampung exodus to celebrate Aidilfiri with their families and loved ones in their hometowns.
Sat Apr 16 2022
24 Myanmar illegal immigrants found in homestay, four men arrested in Pasir Mas
Four men, including a Myanmar national, were arrested by the police early today on suspicion of being "transporters" and "agents" for smuggling of illegal immigrants.
Sat Jan 29 2022
Deposit payment for homestay turns donation for owner
Riverview Homestay owner, Datuk Ja'apar Mansor cannot find the right words to thank his customers, who had made bookings for the homestay, for donating their deposit payment to him.
Mon Dec 27 2021
Uncertain future for homestay operator in the aftermath of floods
A homestay operator in Sungai Lui who was eager to restart his business following the resumption of tourism activities recently, did not consider the possibility of floods sweeping away his plans.
Sun Dec 26 2021
Thinking only of death while trapped for hours up to waist in flood - Victim
A chalet and homestay operator was up to her waist in the flood that also hit Janda Baik before climbing up to the ceiling of her house to save herself and her family last Saturday.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Govt improves homestay programme to boost tourism sector - Nancy
MOTAC has improved the guidelines of the Malaysia Homestay Experience programme in line with the latest demand to encourage more rural communities to participate as entrepreneurs.
Sat Nov 27 2021
Police awaiting further instructions from AGC on security guard case
Mior Faridalathrash said the suspect had undergone the investigation process, including being remanded before being charged in court.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Widow of security guard receives Socso benefit
The widow of a security guard who died after being ill for a long time as a result of being assaulted by a homestay guest at a condominium in Ipoh received benefit payments from Socso today.
Fri Sep 03 2021
PEMERKASA: RM3,000 'one-off' grant for over 5,000 tourism agencies - Muhyiddin
The government had also agreed to provide a one-off cash assistance of RM600 to homestay operators registered with MOTAC.
Wed Mar 17 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024