Tun Daim didakwa tidak isytihar harta; Langsung dari Mahkamah Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin arrived at the Kuala Lumpur court complex to face charges under the MACC Act 2009. He pleaded not guilty to failing to declare assets including luxury vehicles, companies and properties across several states. Among undeclared assets were bank accounts, shares, cars, condominium units and houses. His wife was previously charged for similar offences. Tun Daim was allowed bail of RM280,000 with one surety before giving a press conference.

Takeaways

• 😀 Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin arrived at the Kuala Lumpur court complex to face charges under the MACC Act 2009
• 😕 Daim pleaded not guilty after the charges were read in front of the judge
• 😟 Daim is accused of failing to declare assets including luxury vehicles, companies and properties across several states
• 🤨 The undeclared assets include bank accounts, shares, 7 luxury vehicles, 38 companies and 25 properties
• 😠 Daim's wife was also charged earlier in January for failing to declare assets including a tower in the capital
• 😐 Daim, his wife and two sons had appeared at the MACC headquarters earlier to assist investigations
• 🧐 The charges against Daim fall under Section 62 of the MACC Act 2009, punishable by up to 5 years in jail and a fine
• 😊 The court allowed Daim to be released on RM280,000 bail with one surety
• 🙂 Daim is expected to pay the bail amount and get his release papers before meeting the media
• 😎 Stay tuned for further updates on the case against former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin

Q & A

What are the charges against Tun Daim Zainuddin?

Tun Daim is charged under Section 362 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 for failing to declare his assets, including several luxury vehicles, companies and properties around Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Perak and Kedah.

What was Tun Daim's plea when the charges were read out in court?

Tun Daim pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out before Judge Azura Alwi. Outside the dock, he said he understood the charges and pleaded not guilty.

What is the potential jail term and fine if found guilty?

If found guilty, Tun Daim faces a maximum 5 years in jail and a fine up to RM10,000 under Section 362 of the MACC Act 2009.

What assets did Tun Daim allegedly fail to declare?

The undeclared assets include bank accounts, ASB and ASN shares, 7 luxury vehicles, 38 companies and 25 properties around Malaysia.

What happened to Tun Daim's wife in relation to this case?

On January 23, Tun Daim's wife Puan Sri Nooraini Abdul Khalid was also charged for failing to declare assets including Ilham Tower in Kuala Lumpur.

Did Tun Daim's family cooperate with the MACC investigation?

Yes, Tun Daim's wife and two sons had gone to the MACC headquarters earlier to give statements and assist in the probe against Tun Daim.

What bail amount was set for Tun Daim?

The Sessions Court allowed Tun Daim to be released on RM280,000 bail with one surety.

What will happen after Tun Daim posts bail?

After paying the bail amount, Tun Daim will appear before the judge again to get the bail papers documented before he is allowed release to give a press conference.

Where was Tun Daim when the charges were read out?

Tun Daim was inside the dock in the Sessions Court when the charges were read out against him.

Who is Tun Daim Zainuddin?

Tun Daim Zainuddin is a former Finance Minister of Malaysia and prominent business tycoon.