KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 11 -- If you've long been infuriated by 2.00am poolside parties and other shenanigans and nuisance wrought by Airbnb guests in the neighbouring units of your high-rise apartment, 2026 may bring some welcome new laws.

News reports citing officials suggest a regulatory framework is in the pipeline and could be made public by early 2026, in time for the record number of tourists expected as the new year marks the start of Putrajaya's year-long tourism drive, when some homeowners will be eager to cash in.

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said his ministry has prepared the National Framework (PLANMalaysia), which includes a Uniform Planning Guideline for short-term rental accommodation services.

Nga told...