Malaysia's former finance minister Daim Zainuddin dies aged 86, says lawyer

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Malaysia's former finance minister Daim Zainuddin dies aged 86, says lawyer
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Earlier this year, the ally of veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad was charged with failing to disclose assets under an anti-corruption law in one of the highest-profile graft cases involving prominent figures.

His lawyer, Gurdial Singh Nijar, confirmed Daim's passing to Reuters, and said the funeral would be held on Wednesday.

Na'imah, who pleaded not guilty, said in a statement outside the Kuala Lumpur sessions court that"no crime was committed by me". Companies, luxury cars and properties: Assets ex-Malaysia finance minister Daim is accused of not declaring

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