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Daim charged in Sessions Court: No more ‘untouchable politicians/super rich’ in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29, 2024: Malaysia’s corrupt political landscape has finally changed since Merdeka (Independence) 1957.
Today, an untouchable super rich political heavyweight was touched, and charged in a Sessions Court with failing to declare 30 companies and 25 parcels of land with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
Former finance minister Daim Zainuddin denied the charge
Sessions Court judge Azura Alwi fixed bail at RM280,000 in one surety and did not impose any additional bail conditions after considering Daim's condition.
Azura fixed March 22 for mention in Daim’s case, the same date for mention in his wife, Na'imah Abdul Khalid’s case.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below two news reports on the court proceedings:
Daim’s 71 assets, as listed in court charge
Ex-finance minister Daim Zainuddin is said to own 38 companies, 25 parcels of land.
92024, 12:08pm
Daim Zainuddin has been charged with failing to declare to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) his ownership of 71 assets.
PETALING JAYA: Former finance minister Daim Zainuddin was charged earlier today with failing to declare to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) his ownership of 71 assets.
He is accused of failing to declare ownership in 38 companies, 19 plots of land in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Kedah and Kuala Lumpur, as well as six properties.
Daim is also alleged to have failed to declare his ownership of Amanah Saham Nasional (ASN) and Amanah Saham Berhad (ASB) accounts as well as seven luxury vehicles.
The following is the breakdown of the 71 assets listed in the court charge as owned by him.
Companies
1. Ibu Kota Developments Sdn Bhd
2. Maya Seni Holdings Sdn Bhd
3. Menara Ampang Sdn Bhd
4. Dream Cruiser Sdn Bhd
5. Landbelt Corporation Sdn Bhd
6. Kenari Teliti Sdn Bhd
7. Fnq Advanced Materials Sdn Bhd
8. Kota Tandop Development Sendirian Berhad
9. Alun-Alun Resort (M) Sdn Bhd
10. Dasar Seroja Sdn Bhd
11. Gigantic Promotions Sdn Bhd
12. Jupiter Alliance Sdn Bhd
13. Inayat Realty Sdn Bhd
14. Suasa Urus Sdn Bhd
15. Avillion Berhad
16. Meridian Haven Sdn Bhd
17. Avillion Vista Hotel Sdn Bhd
18. Vast Access Sdn Bhd
19. Fortune Valley Sdn Bhd
20. Reliance E-Com Sdn Bhd
21. Admiral Marina Berhad
22. Golden Envoy (M) Sdn Bhd
23. Mela Lifestyle Sdn Bhd
24. AVI SPA Sdn Bhd
25. Avillion Hotel Group Sdn Bhd
26. RPB Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd
27. Genius Field Sdn Bhd
28. Festive Place Sdn Bhd
29. Avillion Suite Hotel (PD) Sdn Bhd
30. Taman Unik Sdn Bhd
31. Admiral Cove Development Sdn Bhd
32. Nesline Sdn Bhd
33. RPB Development Sdn Bhd
34. OS Resources Sdn Bhd
35. Avillion Hotel (Kl) Sdn Bhd
36. Avillion Hotels International Sdn Bhd
37. Admiral Hill Hotel Sdn Bhd
38. Reliance Shipping & Travel Agencies (Perak) Sdn Berhad
Land and Properties
1. Lot 265, Seksyen 89, No. 325 Ritchie Condo, Kuala Lumpur
2. Lot 12, Seksyen 89, No. 327 Persiaran Ritchie, Kuala Lumpur
3. Unit 1D, NO 16, Jalan Taman U-Thant, Kuala Lumpur
4. 10 Jalan Wirawati, Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur
5. Rompin House, Bukit Fraser, Fraser’s Hill, Pahang
6. House near Jalan Kampung Pandan, Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur
7. 333, Jalan Kolam Air, Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur
8. 204 Desa Kuda Lari, TK 1-A150 3, Kuala Lumpur
9. 333, Persiaran Ritchie, Desa Pahlawan, Kuala Lumpur
10. Socfin House-White Palace Kuala Lumpur
11. Lands near Taman Maluri, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
12. Houses near Cinta Condominium, Jalan Madge Off Jalan U-Thant, Kuala Lumpur
13. Lot 12 & 13 Puncak Dani & Dani Lodge Gohtong Jaya Genting Highlands, Pahang
14. Unit W4DC-075 & 061, Phase 4D, Wangsa Melawati, Kuala Lumpur
15. Houses at Wisma Dani, 1, Jalan Jejaka 4, Maluri, Kuala Lumpur
16. Plots of land near Taman Dagang Ampang, Selangor
17. Lot 129 Seksyen 58, Menara Ampang, No. 149, Jalan Ampang, Selangor
18. Lots 1680 and 1681, Mukim Bujang Daerah Kuala Muda, Kedah
19. Double-storey semi-detached house, Phase 5B, Bukit Saujana, Ijok, Selangor
20. Suite 8-13-6, Menara Mutiara Bangsar 8, Jalan Liku Off Jalan Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
21. Avillion Port Dickson, 3rd Mile, Jalan Pantai, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
22. Avillion Admiral Cove, 5½ Mile, Jalan Pantai, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
23. Avillion Cameron Highlands, C-3-1 Jalan Camelia, Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands, Pahang
24. Admiral Marina & Leisure Club, 5 1/2 Miles Jalan Pantai, 71050, Si Rusa, Negeri Sembilan
25. AVI Pangkor Beach Resort, PT1130, Jalan Pasir Bogak, Pangkor, Perak
Vehicles
1. Mercedes Benz 600 SEL
2. Jaguar XJS HE
3. Mercedes Benz 450SEL
4. Mercedes Benz 450 SLC
5. Rolls Royce 2 Axle Rigid Body
6. Austin Morris Austin
7. Ford Prefect
Bank Accounts
1. Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad
2. Amanah Saham Nasional
Daim charged with failing to declare assets, claims trial
By NURBAITI HAMDAN and TEH ATHIRA YUSOF
Monday, 29 Jan 2024
10:22 AM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Daim Zainuddin has been charged with failing to declare his assets to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Monday (Jan 29).
The former finance minister claimed trial at the Sessions Court here for the charge framed under Section 36(2) of the MACC Act pertaining to the disclosure of 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 Daim did not declare assets as stated in Appendix A.
He allegedly committed the offence at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on Dec 13, 2023.
The 85-year-old was charged under Section 36(2) of the MACC Act 2009 and faces imprisonment of up to five years and a fine not exceeding RM100,000, if convicted.
The court interpreter read a long list of assets that were listed in Appendix A, as Daim sat on his wheelchair outside of the accused dock.
The assets are one bank account, seven luxury cars, 38 companies and 25 lands and properties spread across Kuala Lumpur, Negri Sembilan, Pahang and Perak.
According to Bernama, the assets comprise Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASB) and Amanah Saham Nasional (ASN) bank accounts, seven luxury vehicles such as a Rolls Royce Royce 2 Axle Rigid Body, three Mercedes Benz, a Jaguar XJS HE, Austin Morris Austin and Ford Prefect.
The assets also involve 38 companies, namely Ibu Kota Developments Sdn Bhd, Maya Seni Holdings Sdn Bhd, Menara Ampang Sdn Bhd, Dream Cruiser Sdn Bhd, Landbelt Corporation Sdn Bhd, Kenari Teliti Sdn Bhd, Fnq Advanced Materials Sdn Bhd, Kota Tandop Development Sendirian Berhad, Alun-Alun Resort (M) Sdn Bhd, Dasar Seroja Sdn Bhd, Gigantic Promotions Sdn Bhd, Jupiter Alliance Sdn Bhd, Inayat Realty Sdn Bhd, Suasa Urus Sdn Bhd, Avillion Berhad, Meridian Haven Sdn Bhd, Avillion Vista Hotel Sdn Bhd, Vast Access Sdn Bhd and Fortune Valley Sdn Bhd.
Also in the list are Reliance E-Com Sdn Bhd, Admiral Marina Berhad, Golden Envoy (M) Sdn Bhd, Mela Lifestyle Sdn Bhd, AVI SPA Sdn Bhd, Avillion Hotel Group Sdn Bhd, RPB Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd, Genius Field Sdn Bhd, Festive Place Sdn Bhd, Avillion Suite Hotel (PD) Sdn Bhd, Taman Unik Sdn Bhd, Admiral Cove Development Sdn Bhd, Nesline Sdn Bhd, RPB Development Sdn Bhd, OS Resources Sdn Bhd, Avillion Hotel (Kl) Sdn Bhd, Avillion Hotels International Sdn Bhd, Admiral Hill Hotel Sdn Bhd and Reliance Shipping & Travel Agencies (Perak) Sdn Bhd.
When asked by the court interpreter whether he understood the charge, Daim replied: "Faham" (I understand).
He pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin offered bail between RM250,000 and RM500,000 in one surety.
He asked for the court to impose additional conditions, for Daim to surrender his passport and to report his attendance to the MACC office monthly.
DPP Wan Shaharuddin also asked for Daim not to issue any statements on the case until the disposal of the case.
"We understand freedom of speech but there is a limit when a person is already charged in court," he said.
Lawyer M. Puravalen, who represented Daim, told the court that his client was a kidney transplant patient and suffered from minor strokes.
"He also has fungal infection in his eye which caused one eye to be removed," Puravalen said.
The lawyer said wheelchair-bound Daim was not mobile and "was not going anywhere", hence the two other bail conditions as well as the prosecution's comments on issuing statements were unnecessary.
Sessions Court judge Azura Alwi fixed bail at RM280,000 in one surety and did not impose any additional bail conditions after considering Daim's condition.
"On the issue of commenting on the case, I understand. I think all parties are mature enough. The case is already brought to court and I ask for both parties not to give comments (on the case) to avoid sub judice," she said.
The court also fixed March 22 for mention in Daim's case, the same date for mention in his wife, Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid's case.
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