/ Posted on 10 February, 2021 16:07
Hotel associations in Malaysia have hit out at a government-led initiative to temporarily house foreign workers at hotels to curb the escalating Covid-19 cases caused by cramped living conditions at workers’ dormitories.
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) said the initiative was “the best alternative at the moment” as it would also provide a lifeline to hotel operators suffering the brunt of the virus crisis.
Malaysia rolls out initiative to house foreign workers in hotels to tackle rising Covid-19 cases
The cost to rent a hotel room will be RM200 (US$49) per person per month, and there will be an additional RM20 charge to cover water and electricity. This is regardless of hotel category.