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PETALING JAYA: Safety standards for budget hotels and short-term rentals will be further tightened and enforced this year, says Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad.
“All budget hotels have to conform to criteria such as obtaining the required safety approvals and licences from the Fire and Rescue Department,” he said.
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