KUALA LUMPUR: The investigations into the finances and assets of the late former Finance Minister Tun Che Abdul Daim Zainuddin, better known as Tun Daim Zainuddin, are still ongoing, said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
"After the passing of Tun Daim on Nov 20, the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court discharged and acquitted him of charges related to failing to comply with the notice under Section 254 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC).
"However, investigations under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009 and Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA) related to this case are still ongoing," it said in a statement.
It said the investigations also involve Daim's wife, Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Kadir, and his family members, and focus on the acquisition of overseas assets.
It said the probe into Daim was initiated after the agency opened several investigation papers based on information found in the Pandora Papers.
"The investigation into the Pandora Papers led to a probe into the Finance Ministry at that time, during which the late Daim served as the finance minister.
"As stated in the MACC Media Statement dated Dec 30, 2023, a Notice under Section 36(1)(a) of the MACC Act 2009 (Act 694) was issued to the late Daim on June 7, 2023.
"The notice required him to declare all his assets, both domestic and international, in writing and under oath within 30 days from the date of the notice.
"The late Daim requested extensions five times, and MACC granted extensions (last year) on July 6, Aug 1, Sept 11, Oct 11, and lastly on Nov 13, 2023, to complete the asset declaration.
"On Jan 29, the late Daim was charged under Section 36(2) of the MACC Act 2009 for failing to comply with the final notice dated Nov 14, 2023, as he did not declare approximately 70 properties and one bank account," it said.
It urged the public not to speculate on this case and allowed the authorities to carry out their duties smoothly without interference.
On Nov 20, Daim was acquitted of all charges for failing to declare assets following his death.