PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) investigations into the assets of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin will continue despite his death.
In a statement yesterday, the MACC said that despite the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court having granted an acquittal under Section 254 of the Criminal Procedure Code following Daim’s death, investigations under the MACC Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act would still carry on.
“The investigations also include his wife Toh Puan Nai’mah Abdul Khalid as well as other family members. Investigations are focused on the acquisition of assets overseas.
“Money trail studies overseas are still being conducted alongside international agencies,” it said.
The MACC added that the statement was to clear the air after numerous confusing claims thrown at the MACC on social media.
On Jan 29, Daim was charged in the Sessions Court with failing 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 2009, whereby he did not declare assets as stated in Appendix A (which included a bank account, seven luxury cars, 38 companies and 25 lands and properties spread across Kuala Lumpur, Negri Sembilan, Pahang and Perak).
Daim was charged under Section 36(2) of the MACC Act 2009, which carries imprisonment of up to five years and a fine not exceeding RM100,000, upon conviction.
Daim was granted bail of RM280,000 in one surety. He passed away on Nov 13 at the age of 86.
