Core Viewpoint - The Malaysian Ministry of Finance announced an expansion of the service tax to include property leasing or rental, construction, financial services, private healthcare, education, and beauty services [1] Group 1 - The service tax will now cover a broader range of sectors, indicating a significant policy shift aimed at increasing government revenue [1] - The inclusion of property leasing and rental in the service tax could impact the real estate market and rental prices [1] - Financial services and private healthcare are also included, which may lead to increased costs for consumers in these sectors [1]