On Sept 10, Liew announced his retirement from his roles in business and public service. The announcement came after the High Court overturned a previous judgement and acquitted Parti Liyani, Liew’s former maid, of stealing. Parti was convicted of four charges of stealing from Liew and his family on March 2019 by district judge Olivia Low. She was accused of theft in 2016 by the Liews.