Malaysia’s late former finance minister Daim gets acquittal; prosecutors to proceed with case against his wife
The late Daim Zainuddin and his wife Na’imah Abdul Khalid were charged in January with failing to declare their assets. Daim died on Nov 13 at the age of 86.
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.
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
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.
Widow of Malaysia’s Daim Zainuddin insists on case against late ex-minister to go on
Naimah Khalid says Daim wanted ‘his day in court’ to clear his name in a case slammed by their family as ‘politically motivated’.
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.
Prosecution drops Daim's asset declaration charge after his death
The court acquitted and discharged Daim of his charge of failing to declare his assets after the prosecution informed the court that it did not wish to pursue the criminal matter, citing Daim's death on Nov 13.
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.
After Daim’s death, prosecutors drop asset declaration charge
The prosecution today withdrew the charge against the late Tun Daim Zainuddin for failure to comply with a notice to declare his assets, citing his death. According to Free Malaysia Today, deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin told the Sessions Court that the charge Section 36(2) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act would no longer be pursued.
Deceased Daim acquitted of asset disclosure charge
Daim Zainuddin was discharged and acquitted of an asset disclosure charge, following his death last week. Today, the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court granted the acquittal despite an application by deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA).
Malaysia's Daim, reformist ex-finance minister, dies at 86
Malaysia's Daim Zainuddin, an influential two-times finance minister who led major economic reforms and helped steer the Southeast Asian nation through recessions and the Asian financial crisis, died on Wednesday,
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Dr M refuses to close Daim's case, wants to know if friend stole public funds
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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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Lawyers’ group supports court’s decision to discharge, acquit Daim
Malaysian Muslim Lawyers Association president Zainul Rijal Abu Bakar says criminal proceedings generally require the ...
Let case against Daim be decided in court, says his widow
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‘No review needed, proceed with Daim’s case until the end’, Na’imah tells AG, MACC
"We will not allow Anwar to hide behind Daim’s death to evade responsibility for his repeated public slanders against Daim," ...
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Daim wanted brighter future for Malaysia, says family
Daim Zainuddin's family says the former finance minister dedicated his life to Malaysia’s progress, development and economic ...
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Daim held no malice for those who distrusted his efforts, says family
The family of the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, who passed away on Nov 13 at the age of 86, said that he ...
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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 ...