<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Queenswoodz @ Bukit Jalil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queenswoodz @ Bukit Jalil]]></description><link>https://www.marcusliew.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:47:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.marcusliew.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Abandoned Housing: Rehda’s Solutions Miss the Forest for the Trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most Malaysians, owning a home is more than a dream—it’s the  largest financial commitment of a lifetime . And when housing projects...]]></description><link>https://www.marcusliew.com/post/abandoned-housing-rehda-s-solutions-miss-the-forest-for-the-trees</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6860ced303c877ca01c26554</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 04:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ed11b_47d1eb73d1654d5591e8190012398a9e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_774,h_460,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcus Liew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Builders Urge Government to Delay and Review 6% SST on Construction Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The  Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM)  is calling on the government to  delay and revise the upcoming Sales and Service Tax...]]></description><link>https://www.marcusliew.com/post/builders-urge-government-to-delay-and-review-6-sst-on-construction-services</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6857937d01c622a34dce070d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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Kor Ming]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a major relief for homebuyers and developers,  residential properties governed by the Housing Development Act (HDA)  will be  exempted...]]></description><link>https://www.marcusliew.com/post/residential-properties-under-hda-exempted-from-sst-confirms-minister-nga-kor-ming</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6857908401c622a34dcdfa81</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ed11b_58bc25aec870425dab3f7a8ac720fc4b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcus Liew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysian Retailers Urge MOF to Waive or Defer SST on Commercial Rentals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The  Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA)  is calling on the  Ministry of Finance (MOF)  to  waive or postpone the implementation  of the...]]></description><link>https://www.marcusliew.com/post/malaysian-retailers-urge-mof-to-waive-or-defer-sst-on-commercial-rentals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68578f891b565fd30595267c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ed11b_efa5a68bef8e4638b2fa906efcc98f7f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcus Liew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Groups Urge Government to Delay SST Expansion Over Inflation and Job Loss Fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six major business associations have jointly urged the government to  defer the upcoming Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion , warning...]]></description><link>https://www.marcusliew.com/post/business-groups-urge-government-to-delay-sst-expansion-over-inflation-and-job-loss-fears</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68578eac01c622a34dcdf0f8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:00:21 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Amanah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malaysia’s property sector is set to  remain on a growth trajectory in 2025 , driven by  strong buying interest, stable demand , and ...]]></description><link>https://www.marcusliew.com/post/malaysia-s-property-sector-remains-bullish-in-2025-says-midf-amanah</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68578db401c622a34dcdecc0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ed11b_02cadfd0b9154d86af1e918fd7b4a036~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcus Liew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MRMA Calls for SST Review on Commercial Rentals to Avoid Burdening End-Consumers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The  Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA)  has urged the government to  review the proposed 8% Sales and Services Tax (SST)  on...]]></description><link>https://www.marcusliew.com/post/mrma-calls-for-sst-review-on-commercial-rentals-to-avoid-burdening-end-consumers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68578cda1b565fd3059519c1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ed11b_492ae8cf5b244839a616da19d7de1034~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcus Liew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SST Expansion Will Have Minimal Impact on House Prices, Says Works Minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming  Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion , effective July 1, will have a  limited impact on house prices , according to  Works...]]></description><link>https://www.marcusliew.com/post/sst-expansion-will-have-minimal-impact-on-house-prices-says-works-minister</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68578b97179fee421c32754c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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Targeting RM3...]]></description><link>https://www.marcusliew.com/post/cgs-targets-rm6-billion-to-power-growth-in-johor-singapore-sez</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682c8a252e98154241062164</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ed11b_34964faaae224068b999c899d4e6d361~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcus Liew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maybank Named Official Banking Partner for MM2H Programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collaboration with Motac to Boost Foreign Investment &#38; Residency • Maybank has partnered with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture...]]></description><link>https://www.marcusliew.com/post/maybank-named-official-banking-partner-for-mm2h-programme</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682c88ff1275f835d70e9a19</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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