Malaysia

Motac to address hotel check-in, check-out times issue, says Minister

The minister assured that the ministry would take immediate and effective action to resolve the issue.

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 27 Sep 2024 10:58AM

Motac to address hotel check-in, check-out times issue, says Minister
This issue has gained significant traction on social media and in mainstream media. - September 27, 2024

THE Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry will hold a special meeting to address concerns regarding check-in and check-out timings in the hospitality industry, said Tiong King Sing.

The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said this issue has gained significant traction on social media and in mainstream media, capturing the attention of the public and various stakeholders.

“The purpose of this meeting is to thoroughly discuss the matter and arrive at a fair solution that does not impose undue burden on customers.

“My priority is to ensure that the practices and policies adopted by hotels align with consumer interests while maintaining the sustainability of a competitive and viable hospitality sector,” he said in a statement last night.

Tiong, who is currently representing Malaysia at the United Nations World Tourism Organization conference, he assured that he would participate in the meeting upon his return to the country.

The Minister assured that the ministry will take immediate and effective action to resolve the issue.

“The opinions and suggestions from all stakeholders will be taken into account during the decision-making process to ensure that Malaysia’s hospitality industry remains competitive and customer-friendly,” he said in the statement.

Yesterday, the ministry announced that it is actively monitoring the hotel check-in issues within the country and advised the public to read and understand the terms and conditions set by hotels before making any reservations.

This follows a post by a social media user who lamented that she could only check in at 4pm, which triggered heavy discussions and debate on social media regarding the matter.

Additionally, the public is encouraged to share further information regarding the matter via email at [email protected]. - September 27, 2024

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