The standardisation of several issues involving the hotel sector and Airbnb,such as regulations, taxes, will be finalised soon, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.

He said the move was to give a new lease of life to the tourism industry, especially hotel operators, who are more affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as they are bound by regulations compared with Airbnb operators.

It is also part of the government's efforts to help revive the tourism sector towards restoring the country’s economy, he added.

"In business, we have the concept of 'level playing field' meaning we have to be  fair to all. So if one component is subject to various rules, while another sector is not, of course this is not fair," he told a media conference after a dinner and discussion with stake holders of the tourism industry in Bandar Hilir here.

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