The Sabah Homestay Programme is a relatively new tourism product, but
has already shown enormous potential, covering almost every district in
the State.
Homestay around Sabah
Villages with potential have been urged to join the homestay
programme to help people in rural areas earn additional income.
Sabah
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said the
ministry was working with Malaysian Tourism Ministry, Homestay
Association, public and private agencies to further promote the
programme.
“Information on this programme is forwarded to all district
offices for dissemination to the public,” he said when replying to Abdul
Muis Picho (BN-Sebatik) in the state assembly. So far, 17
homestay projects have been established in Sabah involving 25 villages
with 230 participants providing 438 rooms to accommodate tourists.
Masidi
said following complaints, the ministry conducted checks and found that
28 premises had abused the homestay label.“Owners of the premises were
reprimanded and briefed on the true meaning of homestay as the programme
involves the local community. Therefore, the use of the word ‘homestay’
by the owner of premises will only confuse tourists,” he added.
The
federal and state governments approved allocation of RM2.5mil under the
9thMalaysia Plan (9MP) and RM795,000 under the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP)
to upgrade homestay facilities.
Source: Borneo Post
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ReplyDeleteProgram yang baik sebenarnya. Jika kita dekat dengan tempat perlancongan maka cadanga menjadikan tempat homestay ini satu cadangan yang baik.
ReplyDeleteIni juga akan dapat memberikan peluang kepada penduduk mencari pendapatan mereka sendiri dengan menyediakan keperluan tempat tinggal.
ReplyDeleteMari kita sama-sama menjayakan program sebegini. Ini demi kebaikan kita juga dan bukannya orang lain.
ReplyDeleteProgram ini sebenarnya tidaklah sukar memandangkan kerajaan juga sudah memperuntukkan sejumlah wang untuk laksanakan program ini. Semoga program ini mendapat sambutan dan mencapai matlamatnya.
ReplyDeletepermintaan terhadap homestay ini semakin meningkat dikalangan pelancong asing.. dalam masa beberapa tahun dari sekarang, pasti program ini mampu memberikan pulangan yang lumayan kepada penduduk kampung yang terlibat..
ReplyDeletekerajaan juga perlu memastikan tidak ada syarikat penginapan yang menggunakan jenama 'homestay' ini untuk melariskan penginapan mereka sebagaimana yang berlaku baru2 ini..
ReplyDeleteHomestay is a form of tourism and/or study abroad program that allows the visitor to rent a room from a local family to better learn the local lifestyle as well as improve their language ability.
ReplyDeleteWhile homestays can occur in any destination worldwide, some countries do more to encourage homestay than others as a means of developing their tourism industry.
ReplyDeleteHosting a homestay participant also allows the local family to earn some additional, needed income. Having low profitability, as it is, homestay can not be regarded as strictly commercial activity, but more of cross cultural exchange. Students generally arrange a homestay with their school or educational institution, but can also informally arrange to stay with a family through social connections, and through a variety of private agencies.
ReplyDeleteThere are a number of online homestay agencies that connect students with hosts all over the world (usually for a nominal fee).
ReplyDeleteHomestay scenarios can range from a completely immersive family experience, to a very basic room rental.
ReplyDeleteIn the immersive family experience a homestay student lives, eats, and shares the majority of their time in the host country with the hosts and their family. Family events such as dining out, amusement parks, camping, travel, etc. usually involve the host student who may or may not be expected to pay a portion for the participation (tickets, parking, gas, travel expenses, et al.) The student is invited to participate in Holiday festivities (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) and family events (weddings, birthdays, etc.)
ReplyDeleteAt the other end of the spectrum, students may simply be renting a room within a private home with minimal supervision from a host or family.
Additionally, there are a working homestay agreements where a student is expected to perform duties such as yard work, farm work, babysitting, maid services - usually in exchange for accommodation fees or as part of.
A clash of cultures can sometimes result between a homestay student and the host family. To mitigate any issues, most homestay arrangements involve a contract or written agreement between the host and student. A contract will outline what is expected of the homestay student and may include items such as;
* Chores to perform (cleaning, laundering)
* Curfews
* Use of the Internet, television
* Use of the telephone
* Guest visits
* Smoking/drinking rules
as well as the details of what is being provided by the host in terms of:
* Accommodations
* Furniture/facilities
* Meal provisions
* Transportation
* Communications (Internet, telephone)
* Entertainment (TV, radio)
Generally, a host must provide a private room for sleep and study that has a lock and a washroom must be available that is convenient for the student to use. Most other items are negotiable in terms of availability and price.
In the immersive family experience a homestay student lives, eats, and shares the majority of their time in the host country with the hosts and their family. Family events such as dining out, amusement parks, camping, travel, etc. usually involve the host student who may or may not be expected to pay a portion for the participation (tickets, parking, gas, travel expenses, et al.) The student is invited to participate in Holiday festivities (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) and family events (weddings, birthdays, etc.)
ReplyDeleteAdditionally, there are a working homestay agreements where a student is expected to perform duties such as yard work, farm work, babysitting, maid services - usually in exchange for accommodation fees or as part of.
ReplyDeleteA clash of cultures can sometimes result between a homestay student and the host family. To mitigate any issues, most homestay arrangements involve a contract or written agreement between the host and student. A contract will outline what is expected of the homestay student and may include items such as;
ReplyDelete* Chores to perform (cleaning, laundering)
* Curfews
* Use of the Internet, television
* Use of the telephone
* Guest visits
* Smoking/drinking rules
as well as the details of what is being provided by the host in terms of:
ReplyDelete* Accommodations
* Furniture/facilities
* Meal provisions
* Transportation
* Communications (Internet, telephone)
* Entertainment (TV, radio)
Generally, a host must provide a private room for sleep and study that has a lock and a washroom must be available that is convenient for the student to use. Most other items are negotiable in terms of availability and price.
ReplyDeleteHomestay program is not a new concept, but it works. Locals should participate in these programs as it can help boost the tourism industry.
ReplyDeleteMany tourist does not like to live in hotels and some likes to experience the country with their homestay family to learn more about the daily life of the locals, therefore they will chose homestay programs. This is a good way to make some money.
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