Daim's wife pleads not guilty to asset disclosure charge

The wife of embattled tycoon Daim Zainuddin claimed trial for failing to abide by an MACC notice to disclose her assets.

Na’imah Abdul Khalid was charged under Section 36(2) of the MACC Act 2009 at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court this morning.

The 66-year-old was alleged to have committed the offence by giving a sworn written statement that did not comply with the MACC notice under Section 36(1) of the MACC Act.

Accused of committing the offence between Dec 13 and 14 last year, she may be jailed for up to five years and may be fined up to RM100,000 by the criminal court.

Among the assets she allegedly did not disclose involved multiple lands, properties, and Mercedes Benz vehicles.

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