10/12/2025
We recently had the pleasure of chatting with Jayden Lee, Founder of HostPlatform Malaysia, at our Cloud E Virtual Studio for the STRA Podcast! 🏠✨
We got to know more about one of HostPlatform’s proudest moments: their incredible and heartfelt response during the 2025 Putra Heights gas explosion tragedy. In collaboration with Airbnb.org and the Selangor State Government, Jayden and his team gathered hosts to offer over 500 free night stays to victims - giving them crucial time to secure long-term solutions 🤝
He founded HostPlatform to revolutionize the industry with radical transparency for owners. While some property managers initially resisted the "exposure of their processes," the platform quickly proved its value by generating undeniable owner trust and strengthening business relationships 🤝
HostPlatform goes beyond management software by embedding assurance and education for sustainable scaling:
🛡️ HostProtect: Malaysia’s first short-term rental protection program, safeguarding against property damage and risk.
🎓 HostPlatform Academy: Their educational arm offering structured training to professionalize the hosting industry.
Jayden's long-term vision is to foster a strong industry community and advocate for short-term rental management to be included as a formal university syllabus topic, shaping future leaders in the sector 👑
Interview will be out soon! Better yet, meet Jayden in person at the:
🏠 STRA (Short-Term Rental Accommodation) Forum & Expo 2026
🗓 16 & 17 April 2026
📍Hextar World Exhibition Hall, Empire City, Malaysia