Daim’s daughter claims trial to failing to declare assets

 Asnida Abdul Daim is accused of failing to declare her ownership of shares in five companies despite being served with an MACC notice.

Asnida Abdul Daim (centre) at the Kuala Lumpur court complex this morning. (Bernama pic)

KUALA LUMPUR:

 Asnida Abdul Daim, daughter of the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, has claimed trial to failing to comply with a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) asset declaration notice.

Asnida was charged at the sessions court here under Section 36(2) of the MACC Act with failing to comply with the terms of an asset declaration notice from the anti-graft agency.

She is accused of failing to declare her ownership of shares in five companies: Amiraz Sdn Bhd, Arida Farms Sdn Bhd, Kangkung Catering Sdn Bhd, Transgrade Sdn Bhd, and Gajah3 Foods Sdn Bhd.

The offence allegedly took place on Dec 13, 2023 at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.

If found guilty, Asnida could face up to five years in jail and a fine of not more than RM100,000. - FMT

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