A wolf crying out "wolf"...

A wolf crying out "wolf"....

 Daim charged with failing 

to declare assets...

Former Malaysia finance minister Daim Zainuddin was charged on Monday (Jan 29) with failing to comply with a notice to declare his assets under the country's anti-corruption laws, amid a crackdown on graft involving prominent political and business figures.

The assets are said to include 38 companies and 25 properties in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Perak and Kedah, as well as several luxury vehicles including a Rolls Royce, three Mercedes Benz and a Jaguar.

Daim, a key ally of ex-prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, pleaded not guilty. If convicted, he faces a maximum jail term of five years and can be fined up to RM100,000 (US$20,000). The 85-year-old, who served as finance minister from 1984 to 1991 and from 1999 to 2001, entered court on Monday in a wheelchair and his lawyer cited health issues when asking for bail.

“I understand the charge, pled not guilty and claim trial,” he said before Judge Azura Alwi. He was allowed bail at RM280,000. Daim's lawyer M Puravalen said that his client had kidney problems and was suffering from a minor stroke.

“He suffered from a fungal infection in his eyes, leading to the removal of one of them. He is practically homebound,” he added, also requesting that his client not be subject to additional bail conditions.

Daim was charged following an investigation by the MACC into the former minister based on information contained in the Pandora Papers - a massive leak of financial records in 2021 that revealed offshore assets held by politicians and public figures worldwide.The MACC last month seized Ilham Tower, a 60-storey building in Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur, as part of its probe into Daim.

After being charged, Daim said in a press conference that the current Malaysian administration "is abusing its powers, while betraying all the promises of reform". "I am not too bothered about my fate now, let Anwar throw everything at me," he said. "But I fear for the fate of my country."

Daim has described the probe against him as a "political witch-hunt" led by the anti-graft agency and Anwar, who succeeded him as finance minister in 1991.

The MACC said last month it had acted independently according to the law when opening investigations against Daim in February 2023.

Anwar and Mahathir have been locked in a decades-long off-on rivalry that saw Anwar, a one-time protege of the elder statesman, jailed for sodomy and corruption, charges he said were politically motivated. Anwar was pardoned and became prime minister in 2022, after more than two decades as an opposition leader, vowing to combat corruption and focus on the economy. - CNA

Kerusi roda tu jenama Rolls Royce atau Bentley?...

Is Daim appearing frail? Well, at 85 years old, he's an elderly man. It's likely he's fully aware of his age. However, don't let his physical appearance deceive you; his mind remains sharp, much like that of another elderly individual. So, don't be fooled by his arrival in a wheelchair and hunched posture; it's a strategy to project an elderly image and garner sympathy. No sympathy is warranted, considering that the list of his properties is just a fraction, with much of it already concealed. In stark contrast, a less fortunate woman received a five-year jail term for stealing a loaf of bread for her family.Daim has constructed a financial empire, possibly rivaling our GDP, yet it remains unlisted among Forbes' richest people globally. Why? Forbes doesn't recognize wealth acquired through illicit means. Truly, absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Kamsiah Haider

If Anwar is wolf in sheep's clothing, then what about you Daim? A lion in a donkey's clothing? You are far richer than richest man in Malaysia! How is it possible that you amass that kind of wealth as a politician? I do not believe u started saving since you were born in your mother's womb. Neither did your wife. - FitnessPro

The public generally will not care or believe what Daim says but will be looking forward to his many days spend in court. - Justmyview

“ I fear for the fate of my country “ ? Hello , don’t worry about that now - the rakyat simply want to know from where did you get your billion$ ? Prove it in the court of law - suddenly , you are showing “ extra care and love “ for your country? - RedMarlin 1833

Betul tu zaman kau org memerintah Malaysia byk yg jadi musang habis satu reban hasil negara kau rembat jadi harta . Skrg pm x cari semula harta tu. Tahniah pm x cari lagi musang tak kira bekas pm ke mb ke menteri ke atau tyt sekali pun. - Acekiritotama

The only woolf in sheep's clothing has been Mahathir. His betrayal of PH and Anwar will never be forgotten or forgiven. As for you, you supported PH in 2018 because of your loyalty to Mahathir and your desire to get rid of Najib and Rosmah, and enable Mahathir to take over Umno. That is why the entire apparatus of state was used in 2018 until 2020 to go after top Umno leaders for corruption. The only difference between then and now is you and Mahathir are no better from the rest. So stop the drama and face the charges. The rakyat are not dumb. - Gerard Lourdesamy

cheers.

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