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M’sian Woman Offers RM5 Overnight Stays At Luxurious Melaka Home For B40 Community

today21 February 2023

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With the economical pressure of the post-pandemic world, it seemed that even staycations and domestic trips had become a luxury.

In line with that, and inspired by the new Menu Ramah programme whereby participating restaurants and stores sell RM5 meals, this Malaysian woman decided to take matters into her own hands and offer stays at her home in Melaka at the rate of RM5 per night.

Located in Ayer Keroh, the house comprises 4 bedrooms, fully air-conditioned rooms, a private pool, a BBQ pit, WiFi and Astro. The pricing was advertised via Facebook under a package called “Inap Rahmah”, made with the intention of providing underprivileged Malaysians the chance to experience a pleasant holiday.

Providing the package, according to Sarasera Homestay’s 34-year-old proprietor Nurul Himmah Muhammad Kamaruzzaman, is her way of supporting the government’s effort to support the needy, particularly the B40…

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Written by: Lara Kramer