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[New Straits Times] - 03/4/2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) has called on the Sabah state government and Kota Kinabalu City Hall to suspend a newly enforced hotel licensing fees, citing a significant financial burden on hotels. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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