KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Daim Zainuddin was today charged with the failure to declare 71 of his assets to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
The former finance minister, however, pleaded not guilty to the offence before Sessions Court Judge Azura Alwi today.
Earlier, a wheelchair-bound Daim arrived at the court complex here with his family members at about 8.45am.
According to the charge sheet, the 85-year-old failed to comply with a MACC notice to declare his assets such as one bank account, seven luxury vehicles, 38 companies, and 25 properties at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on Dec 13, last year.
The offence falls under Section 36(2) of the MACC Act which carries a maximum five years' imprisonment and RM100,000 fine upon conviction.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin prosecuted while the accused was represented by M. Puravalen.
Wan Shaharuddin asked the court to impose bail between RM250,000 and RM500,000 with one surety against the accused.
The prosecution also asked the court to remind the parties involved not to make further comments about the case to prevent sub judice.
"I understand about freedom of expression, but we want to prevent any sub judice. We must draw the line.
"The accused also needs to surrender his passport until the disposal of the case," he said.
Puravalen when pleading for minimum bail, said his client was a kidney transplant patient and had experienced minor strokes for the last few years.
"Additionally, he had suffered from a fungal infection in his eyes, leading to the removal of one of them.
"He is practically homebound," he said.
Azura then set RM280,000 bail with one surety and ordered no additional bail condition.
She also reminded both parties not to make further comments about the case to avoid sub judice.
"I believe all parties are already mature enough and have sufficient knowledge to refrain from making any comments.
"The case has been charged, so I request all parties not to make any comments to avoid sub judice," she said.
On Wednesday, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said they had obtained permission from the Attorney General's Chambers to prosecute the former finance minister since the week before.
However, the prosecution had to be postponed as Daim, 86, was undergoing treatment at a private hospital for undisclosed health issues.
On Tuesday, Daim's wife, Toh Puan Na'imah Khalid, 67, was charged under the same section.
She pleaded not guilty to the offence before the same judge.
This comes after Naimah and her two sons, Amir and Amin, on Jan 10, were summoned to the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya to have their statements recorded.
The commission said this was done to ascertain the value of some of the high-value assets, both domestic and abroad held under the companies belonging to them in relation to the probe on Daim.
Below is a list of all 71 of Daim's assets:
Bank account
- Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASB) and Amanah Saham Nasional (ASN)
Vehicles (7):
- Mercedes Benz 600 SEL
- Jaguar XJS HE
- Mercedes Benz 450SEL
- Mercedes Benz 450 SLC
- Rolls Royce 2 Axle Rigid Body
- Austin Morris Austin
- Ford Prefect
Companies (38):
- Ibu Kota Developments Sdn Bhd
- Maya Seni Holdings Sdn Bhd
- Menara Ampang Sdn Bhd
- Dream Cruiser Sdn Bhd
- Landbelt Corporation Sdn Bhd
- Kenari Teliti Sdn Bhd
- Fnq Advanced Materials Sdn Bhd
- Kota Tandop Development Sendirian Berhad
- Alun-Alun Resort (M) Sdn Bhd
- Dasar Seroja Sdn Bhd
- Gigantic Promotions Sdn Bhd
- Jupiter Alliance Sdn Bhd
- Inayat Realty Sdn Bhd
- Suasa Urus Sdn Bhd
- Avillion Berhad
- Meridian Haven Sdn Bhd
- Avillion Vista Hotel Sdn Bhd
- Vast Access Sdn Bhd
- Fortune Valley Sdn Bhd
- Reliance E-Com Sdn Bhd
- Admiral Marina Berhad
- Golden Envoy (M) Sdn Bhd
- Mela Lifestyle Sdn Bhd
- AVI SPA Sdn Bhd
- Avillion Hotel Group Sdn Bhd
- RPB Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd
- Genius Field Sdn Bhd
- Festive Place Sdn Bhd
- Avillion Suite Hotel (PD) Sdn Bhd
- Taman Unik Sdn Bhd
- Admiral Cove Development Sdn Bhd
- Nesline Sdn Bhd
- RPB Development Sdn Bhd
- OS Resources Sdn Bhd
- Avillion Hotel (Kl) Sdn Bhd
- Avillion Hotels International Sdn Bhd
- Admiral Hill Hotel Sdn Bhd
- Reliance Shipping & Travel Agencies (Perak) Sdn Berhad
Properties (25):
- Lot 265, Seksyen 89, No. 325 Ritchie Condo, Kuala Lumpur
- Lot 12, Seksyen 89, No. 327 Persiaran Ritchie, Kuala Lumpur
- Unit 1D, NO 16, Jalan Taman U-Thant, Kuala Lumpur
- No. 10 Jalan Wirawati, Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur
- Rompin House, Bukit Fraser, Fraser's Hill, Pahang
- House near Jalan Kampung Pandan, Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur
- No. 333, Jalan Kolam Air, Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur
- No.204 Desa Kuda Lari, TK 1-A150 3, Kuala Lumpur
- No. 333, Persiaran Ritchie, Desa Pahlawan, Kuala Lumpur
- Socfin House-White Palace Kuala Lumpur
- Lands near Taman Maluri, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
- Houses near Cinta Condominium, Jalan Madge Off Jalan U-Thant, Kuala Lumpur
- Lot 12 & 13 Puncak Dani & Dani Lodge Gohtong Jaya Genting Highlands, Pahang
- Unit No. W4DC-075 & 061, Phase 4D, Wangsa Melawati, Kuala Lumpur
- Houses at Wisma Dani, 1, Jalan Jejaka 4, Maluri, Kuala Lumpur
- Lands near Taman Dagang Ampang, Selangor
- Lot 129 Seksyen 58, Menara Ampang, No. 149, Jalan Ampang, Selangor
- Lands Lot No 1680 and 1681, Mukim Bujang Daerah Kuala Muda, Kedah
- Double Storey Semi D, Phase 5B, Bukit Saujana, Ijok, Selangor
- Suite # 8-13-6, Menara Mutiara Bangsar 8, Jalan Liku Off Jalan Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
- Avillion Port Dickson, 3rd Mile, Jalan Pantai, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
- Avillion Admiral Cove, 5½ Mile, Jalan Pantai, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
- Avillion Cameron Highlands, C-3-1 Jalan Camelia, Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands, Pahang
- Admiral Marina & Leisure Club, 5 1/2 Miles Jalan Pantai, 71050, Si Rusa, Negeri Sembilan
- AVI Pangkor Beach Resort, PT1130, Jalan Pasir Bogak, Pangkor, Perak