Malaysian homestays: the need for standardized regulation / Rohaslinda Ramele Ramli … [et al.]

Ramele Ramli, Rohaslinda and Yamazaki, Juichi and Ibrahim, Md Najib and Safiee, Lilis Shereena (2020) Malaysian homestays: the need for standardized regulation / Rohaslinda Ramele Ramli … [et al.]. Built Environment Journal (BEJ), 17 (2). pp. 63-74. ISSN 1675-5022

Abstract

This study aims to clarify regulations used among each type of registered and unregistered Malaysian homestays and to reveal issues arose regarding the implemented regulations. Selected homestays that are established by the government organizations and individuals were investigated to carry out the comparison on each homestay. Host families and persons in charge of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), and the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (MRRD) were also interviewed. Findings showed that there is only one guideline used for all types of homestays in Malaysia, which is the Malaysia Homestay Registration Guideline, established by MOTAC. MOTAC has also been selected as a leader of homestays in the Southeast Asian countries by the ASEAN Secretariat; therefore, the ASEAN Homestay Standard is also being referred. However, the implementation of this guideline and standard among other homestays unregistered with MOTAC (homestays established by MOA, MRRD, and individuals) is not compulsory, although encouraged, where they may receive equal benefits in term of facilities and promotion. Some issues arose due to the tax regulated by the local authorities, failure on homestays to be registered with MOTAC, and abandoned homestays. This study recommended that the Malaysia Homestay Registration Guideline to be standardized and regulated to all types of homestays, including individuals and unregistered homestays in Malaysia. This is important in order to reduce issues arose involving the homestay industry, providing safety and comfort to the tourists and, to help to develop rural income among host families and the rural community themselves.

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Item Type: Article
Creators:
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Ramele Ramli, Rohaslinda
rohaslindarameleramli@gmail.com
Yamazaki, Juichi
UNSPECIFIED
Ibrahim, Md Najib
UNSPECIFIED
Safiee, Lilis Shereena
UNSPECIFIED
Subjects: N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > Architectural drawing and design
N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > Aesthetics of cities. City planning and beautifying
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam > Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying
Journal or Publication Title: Built Environment Journal (BEJ)
UiTM Journal Collections: UiTM Journal > Built Environment Journal (BEJ)
ISSN: 1675-5022
Volume: 17
Number: 2
Page Range: pp. 63-74
Keywords: Rural tourism, Homestay, Regulation
Date: July 2020
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/41978
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