PETALING JAYA: The investigation of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin's assets will continue, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
In a statement on Friday (Nov 22), it said that despite the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court discharging and acquitting Daim following his death, the graft buster would continue its probe under the MACC Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001.
"The investigation also includes his wife Toh Puan Nai'mah Abdul Khalid and other family members.
"It is focussed on the acquisition of assets overseas.
"The money trail overseas is still being studied... alongside international agencies," it said.
The MACC said it issued the statement to clear the air after confusing claims were levelled at it on social media.
On Jan 29, Daim was charged at the Sessions Court with alleged failure to declare his assets.
According to the charge sheet, Daim had intentionally given a written statement under oath that did not comply with the terms of notice under Section 36(1) (b) of the MACC Act, whereby he did not declare assets thaat included a bank account, seven luxury cars, 38 companies and 25 lands and properties spread across Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Perak.
He allegedly committed the offence at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on Dec 13.
He passed away on Nov 13 at the age of 86.
