DPM Fadillah pays condolence visit to Daim’s family, says contributed greatly to Malaysia’s economic recovery in 1980s-1990s Posted on 13/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, who died this morning, played a pivotal role in shaping Malaysia’s economic landscape during the 1980s and 1990s, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. He said Daim’s wisdom was instrumental in stabilising the nation’s economy. “The late Tun Daim was a key figure in Malaysia’s economic development in the 1980s and 1990s, and his wisdom greatly contributed to the nation’s economic recovery. “May his soul be blessed and placed among the righteous,” Fadillah said in a Facebook post today. Fadillah also expressed his condolences to Daim’s family when he met after visiting the former minister’s residence to pay his last respects. “Although I never had the opportunity to serve in government alongside him, I followed his contributions closely. As a former minister, he dedicated his efforts to the nation. “We extend our condolences to his family, wishing them strength during this difficult time,” he added. Fadillah, who arrived at the residence at 1.30 pm, spent about 20 minutes paying his respects. Earlier, the family announced that Daim died at Assunta Hospital in Petaling Jaya at 8.21 am today. Daim served as Malaysia’s Finance Minister from 1984 to 1991 and again from 1999 to 2001. — Bernama News
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After Daim’s death, prosecutors drop asset declaration charge Posted on 20/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — 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… Read More