KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- A hotelier today rebutted the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) president who said hotels used as quarantine stations for returning Malaysians were not told the government was only subsidising stays at RM150 per room night.

Aariana Hospitality International Sdn Bhd president and chief executive Reginald T Pereira told Malay Mail he was contacted several times by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry to confirm if his hotel, Tanjung Rhu Resort, was keen in participating as one of the quarantine stations with a government subsidy of RM150 per room night.

Aaariana Hopitality International manages Tanjung Rhu Resort in Langkawi, Kedah.

"Well actually, we were approached towards the end of last month by the Tou...