STRA Forum and Expo Malaysia

STRA Forum and Expo Malaysia Gathering of Malaysia’s and the world’s top experts and key players in the short-term rental accommodation industry.

Event: Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Forum & Expo 26
Date: April 16-17, 2026
Venue: Hextar World Exhibition Hall, Empire City

20/05/2026

Association Spotlight: Michelle from MYSS ✨

We caught up with Michelle, President of the Malaysia Short Stay Hospitality Association (MYSS) 🤝

Michelle broke down the core mission of MYSS, in addition to detailing the key perks for members - specifically highlighting how joining forces allows operators to pool resources, leverage shared networks, and scale more effectively. We also discussed her honest take on the overall impact of the STRA Forum & Expo 2026.

Thank you once again Michelle!

Save the date: STRA Forum & Expo returns 15–16 April 2027 📆✨

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19/05/2026

Association Spotlight: from ✨

We caught up with Jayden Lee, President of the Malaysia Short-Term Rental Association (MySTRA) 🤝

Jayden broke down the foundational mission of MySTRA - establishing a unified voice to serve as the definitive source of truth for policymakers and government officials, built on a track record of webinars, community building, and stakeholder engagement. We discussed what it means to be part of the STRA Forum & Expo 2026, and his honest take on the event!

We also asked him: As a moderator, what stood out for you most during the sessions? Jayden highlighted that the industry’s growth is inherently tied to delivering real value to the ecosystem and building long-term trust.

Thank you Jayden!

Save the date: STRA Forum & Expo returns 15-16 April 2027 📆✨

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18/05/2026

Association Spotlight: Ivan Chong from MVR ✨

We caught up with Ivan Chong, President of the Malaysia Vacation Rental Services Association (MVR), to discuss the shifting landscape of our industry 🤝

Ivan introduced the core mission of MVR - when they established and exactly why they set out to unite short-term rental professionals under a shared standard. The conversation went deeper into what it means to be part of the STRA Forum & Expo 2026, the key takeaways from the updated industry insights shared on stage, and his honest take on the event’s momentum.

Thank you Ivan, for your perspective, and for continuously championing the growth of the community!

Save the date: STRA Forum & Expo returns 15-16 April 2027 📆✨

See you there!

14/05/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Alex from ✨

We caught up with Alex, General Manager of ATHOS International, to discuss the critical role of quality supply chains in the STRA industry 🤝

The conversation focused on the ATHOS approach to hospitality - what sets their products apart and why the right linen and bedding essentials are key for guest retention. Alex also shared why ATHOS chose to join the STRA Forum & Expo 2026 and his take on the STRA Forum & Expo 2026!

A big thank you to Alex for his support in elevating industry standards.

Save the date: STRA Forum & Expo returns 15–16 April 2027 at Hextar World @ Empire City 📆✨

See you there!

12/05/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Suki Tan from KLIQ Lifestyle Platform ✨

We spoke with Suki () from .asia to understand how they are redefining the intersection of lifestyle and short-term rentals🤝

The conversation focused on the core of the KLIQ ecosystem: what the platform is built for and what it actually means for operators to join their network. We also sat down to hear her take on the energy and community at the STRA Forum & Expo 2026.

A big thank you to Suki for sharing and being part of the conversation!

Save the date: STRA Forum & Expo returns on the 15-16 April 2027 📆✨

See you there!

07/05/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Maurizio Favole from ✨

We caught up with Maurizio Favole, GM of ADA Cosmetics APAC, to discuss how premium amenities are evolving alongside the region’s hospitality standards 🤝

Maurizio shared what makes ADA Cosmetics a specialist in the space and gave us his take on the STRA industry as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the market today - plus his overall impression of the STRA Forum & Expo 2026!

A big thank you to Maurizio for bringing a global perspective to our event!

Mark your calendars: STRA Forum & Expo returns next year on the 15-16 April 2027 📆✨

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06/05/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Fabrizio Scuppa from ✨

We spoke with Fabrizio Scuppa, CEO at Octorate, to get a global leader’s perspective on the Malaysian market 🤝

The conversation cut straight to the point: how positions itself within Malaysia’s unique STRA landscape and what actually matters for growth here. We also hear his overall take on the energy at the STRA Forum & Expo 2026!

A big thank you to Fabrizio for joining us!

Mark your calendars: STRA Forum & Expo returns on 15–16 April 2027 📆✨

See you there!

05/05/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: from ✨

We spoke with Deepanshu Nihalani, Senior Solutions Consultant at PriceLabs, about the reality of scaling a portfolio today 🤝

The conversation focused on a major bottleneck: manual pricing. Deepanshu broke down how automates that process and shared the top three things operators need to know to stay competitive.

Thanks for the dive, Deepanshu, and for your overall take on STRA Forum & Expo 2026!

Mark your calendars: STRA Forum & Expo returns on 15-16 April 2027 📆✨

See you there!

04/05/2026

Speaker Spotlight: Muhamad Hilmy Bin Mohd Yazid from Zaid Ibrahim & Co. ✨

We spoke with Muhamad Hilmy Bin Mohd Yazid, Associate at Zaid Ibrahim & Co., following his panel session: “Making STRA Work in Strata: Practical Approaches for Balanced Building Governance.” 🤝

Strata governance is usually one of the biggest pain points for operators, but this session focused on the actual mechanics of making it work.

We asked him: From your experience in sharing economy regulations, what are the key principles that ensure effective law reforms at the Federal or State level? ⚖️

Thank you, Hilmy, for the direct take and for your feedback on the STRA Forum & Expo 2026. It’s this bridge between regulation and reality that will move the industry forward.

Mark your calendars: STRA Forum & Expo returns on 15–16 April 2027 📆✨

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29/04/2026

Speaker Spotlight: Gary Tan from ✨

We caught up with Gary Tan, Chairman at Rentradise, right after his session on “Building Management - Operator Alignments.” 🤝

The panel was all about creating frameworks where everyone wins, but we wanted to dig deeper. We asked Gary: What actually separates a good operator from a great one?

Once again, thank you for your honest take Gary, and for bringing such high-level perspective to the forum!

Mark your calendars: STRA Forum & Expo returns on 15-16 April 2027 📆✨

See you next year!

29/04/2026

Speaker Spotlight: Loi Kean from ✨

We caught up with Loi Kean, Business Development Associate Manager at Maplehome, to get his take on the STRA Forum & Expo 2026! 🤝

Following his panel on “Expanding Smart: Scaling to Large Portfolios,” we asked Kean the big question: With over 2,100 units under management, what is the biggest bottleneck when scaling?

Once again, a big thanks to Kean for joining us on stage!

Mark your calendars: STRA Forum & Expo returns on 15–16 April 2027 📆✨

See you there!

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