PETALING JAYA: Media personnel have begun arriving at Assunta Hospital here, following news of the death of former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin.
It is understood that Daim, 86, passed away while receiving treatment at the hospital.
Daim's lawyer, Datuk Gurdial Singh Nijar confirmed his client's passing earlier today.
Businessman turned politician Daim had served as finance minister between 1984 to 1991 and later between 1998 to 2001.