Former Malaysia finance minister Daim Zainuddin acquitted of all charges a week after his death

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However, Daim’s counsel Gurdial Singh Nijar said Daim had wanted the case to continue.

KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian court has acquitted former finance minister Daim Zainuddin from failing to declare his assets, a week after his death.

“The court extends its condolences to the family of the deceased. May his soul be placed within the righteous,” The Star reported her as saying on Nov 20.However, Mr Daim’s counsel Gurdial Singh Nijar on Nov 20 said the former minister had wanted the case to continue. “Daim looked forward to his day in court and had no doubt that he would be finally acquitted,” she said.

 

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