IPOH: With the newly-passed Perak Hotel Enactment, tourists will be able to enjoy better services.
Malaysia Budget Hotel Association (myBHA) Perak chapter chairman Zamari Muhyi (pic) said with a new set of rules and regulations, all legitimate premises offering accommodations can control various issues, including safety, cleanliness and public nuisance.“As hotel operators, we should aim to provide the best services for the comfort of guests.
“When all operators play their role, it will also improve the image of our industry,” he said.
“It is also in the interests of all hotel and lodging operators to join an association, whereby they can get proper training, information and also incentives or aid from the government,” he said following the passing of the enactment during the Perak state assembly sitting here yesterday, where 32 assemblymen in the 59-member assembly voted in favour.
The Perak Hotel Enactment replaces the Boarding House Enactment, which had been in use since 1927, and allow hotels and other accommodation premises to regulate various issues.
Apart from hotels and homestays, the enactment includes lodging places like houseboats, chalets, and camping tents.
Zamari said there were some that were against the new enactment because unlicensed homestay operators would need to fork out money to pay certain fees and get approvals from local councils and the Fire and Rescue Department.
“I understand that some assemblymen were against it during the sitting, as unlicensed operators, especially those in rural and residential areas, would have to pay licensing fees,” he said, adding that most unlicensed homestays do not follow the rules and regulations.
“Most do not disinfect their premises and there are no proper safety measures in place,” he said, adding that they were just getting revenue without any fees being paid to local councils.
“With next year being Visit Perak Year, I think the new enactment is timely,” he added.
