Daim Zainuddin, Malaysia

Malaysian court acquits former finance minister Daim Zainuddin posthumously
A Malaysian court has acquitted former finance minister Daim Zainuddin of asset declaration charges, a week after his death. The prosecution chose not to pursue the case, despite Daim's wish to clear his name in court.
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Commentary: Former Malaysia finance minister Daim Zainuddin shows how political legacies outlast controversy
The death of former Malaysia finance minister Daim Zainuddin saw a rush of reverential tributes, despite corruption allegations against him, says Sophie Lemiere, a political anthropologist who specialises in Malaysian politics.
Daim Zainuddin acquitted of graft charges by Malaysian court a week after his death
The corruption charges, related to the late politician and businessman’s alleged failure to declare his assets, were dropped on Wednesday.
Former Malaysia finance minister Daim Zainuddin acquitted of all charges a week after his death
However, Daim’s counsel Gurdial Singh Nijar said Daim had wanted the case to continue. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Court acquits the late Daim Zainuddin
The late Tun Daim Zainuddin, who passed away a week ago, has been acquitted by the Sessions Court.Judge Azura Alwi made the order of acquittal under Section 254(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC),
Malaysia's Daim Zainuddin, reformist ex-finance minister, dies at 86
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Malaysia's former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin died on Wednesday, state media reported, citing his lawyer. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here.
Mahathir and fellow Malaysian politicians pay tribute to former finance minister Daim Zainuddin
SINGAPORE: Malaysian politicians paid tribute to former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, who died on Wednesday (Nov 13) at the age of 86. The businessman-turned-politician served as finance minister from 1984 to 1991 and from 1999 to 2001 under former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. He was known as the latter’s right-hand man.
Daim Zainuddin passes away
PETALING JAYA: Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin has passed away at age 86. His lawyer Datuk Dr Gurdial Singh Nijar has confirmed that he passed away on Wednesday (Nov 13) after having been admitted at Assunta Hospital last month.
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MACC says probe into assets of late Daim and family, money laundering charges to continue despite previous acquittal
This follows the court’s decision yesterday to discharge and acquit Daim after the prosecution dropped the case due to his ...
Late Daim cleared of all charges following prosecution withdrawal
The late Tun Daim Zainuddin, who passed away a week ago, has been acquitted by the Sessions Court. Read full story ...
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'We won't let Anwar hide behind Daim's death': Family wants trial to continue
The late finance minister's widow says it was his wish to clear his name and prove that accusations against him were ...
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The untold legacy of Tun Daim: From Malaysia's economic steward to Aceh's silent benefactor
Tun Daim Zainuddin, the former Malaysian finance minister, is remembered not only for his leadership in steering the nation’s ...