Daim’s daughter to face asset declaration charge tomorrow

 The charge is believed to be related to failure to comply with a notice issued by MACC.

Asnida Daim provided a statement to MACC in connection with an investigation today, but it is not known if her brothers – Wira Dani, Amir Zainuddin and Amin Zainuddin – had done so. (MACC pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 Asnida Daim, the daughter of the late Daim Zainuddin, is expected to be charged in court tomorrow for failing to declare her assets.

Asnida’s lawyer, Yu Ying Ying, said her client will be charged in the Kuala Lumpur sessions court under Section 36(2) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, reported Buletin TV3.

It is understood that the charge relates to failure to comply with an asset declaration notice issued by MACC.

Earlier today, Asnida provided a statement to MACC at its headquarters in Putrajaya in connection with an investigation.

Daim’s three other children – Wira Dani, Amir Zainuddin and Amin Zainuddin – were not present at the MACC headquarters as of 12.30pm.

On Feb 28, MACC issued notices to trace Daim’s four children, who failed to respond or comply with two earlier official notices.

MACC was reported to have launched an investigation following revelations of offshore companies and assets allegedly linked to former finance minister Daim, his family members and business associates.

The investigation is being conducted under the MACC Act 2009 as well as the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. - FMT