Malaysia's Daim, reformist ex-finance minister, dies

Daim Zainuddin’s complex legacy and the twilight of Malaysia’s old guard
With the ex-minister’s death, questions arise about the enduring impact of cronyism and the possibility of a new political era in Malaysia.
Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin Passes Away Of Stroke At 86, Amid Legal Troubles
The 86-year-old Daim served as finance minister from 1984 to 1991 and from 1999 to 2001 under former premier Mahathir Mohamad. His lawyer, Gurdial Singh Nijar, confirmed Daim's passing to Reuters, and said the funeral would be held on Wednesday.
Mahathir and fellow Malaysian politicians pay tribute to former finance minister Daim Zainuddin
SINGAPORE: Malaysian politicians paid tribute to former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, who died on Wednesday (Nov 13) at the age of 86. The businessman-turned-politician served as finance minister from 1984 to 1991 and from 1999 to 2001 under former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. He was known as the latter’s right-hand man.
Malaysia's Daim, reformist ex-finance minister, dies at 86
Malaysia's Daim Zainuddin, an influential two-times finance minister who led major economic reforms and helped steer the Southeast Asian nation through recessions and the Asian financial crisis, died on Wednesday,
Malaysia's Former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin Dies, State Media Reports, Citing Lawyer
Malaysia's former finance minister Daim Zainuddin arrives at the Kuala Lumpur court complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia January 29, 2024. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussai
Malaysia's Daim Zainuddin, reformist ex-finance minister, dies at 86
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Malaysia's former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin died on Wednesday, state media reported, ...
Daim Zainuddin passes away
PETALING JAYA: Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin has passed away at age 86. His lawyer Datuk Dr Gurdial Singh Nijar ...
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Daim Zainuddin dies, aged 86
Former finance minister Daim Zainuddin passed away this morning at the age of 86. Daim’s lawyer, Gurdial Singh Nijar, ...
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Malaysia's former finance minister Daim Zainuddin dies aged 86, says lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian finance minister Daim Zainuddin, who pleaded not guilty to charges of failing to disclose ...
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Malaysia's Daim, twice finance minister, dies at 86
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia's Daim Zainuddin, who had two stints as finance minister and pleaded not guilty to ...
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Malaysia’s Daim, Tycoon Who Became Finance Chief, Dies at 86
(Bloomberg) -- Daim Zainuddin, the Malaysian tycoon who twice served as finance minister in former premier Mahathir ...
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Daim Zainuddin dies at 86
Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin died this morning, aged 86. His death was first confirmed by his lawyer Datuk ...
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COMMENT | Daim - a complex, complicated, contradictory commercial czar
COMMENT | Daim Zainuddin was an enigma, complex and complicated, whose commercial interests ranged far and wide, straddling both government and the corporate sector. He has laudatory achievements in ...