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

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,
Dr Mahathir, 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.
Daim saved Malaysia from Asian Financial Crisis, says Rais
Former Dewan Negara president Rais Yatim has credited Daim Zainuddin with saving Malaysia from the devastating impact of the Asian Financial Crisis in the late 1990s, describing his contributions during the period as pivotal to the nation’s economic survival.
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 Gurdial Singh Nijar,
Malaysia’s Daim Zainuddin, twice finance minister, dies at 86
Malaysia’s Daim Zainuddin, who had two stints as finance minister and pleaded not guilty to charges of failing to disclose assets this year, died on Wednesday (Nov 13), his family said. The 86-year-old helped steer the Southeast Asian nation through recessions and the Asian financial crisis during his terms as finance minister from 1984
Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin dies aged 86, lawyer says
Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin, who pleaded not guilty to charges of failing to disclose assets earlier this year, died early on Wednesday, his lawyer said. The 86-year-old Daim served as finance minister from 1984 to 1991 and from 1999 to 2001 under former premier Mahathir Mohamad.
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 Former Finance Minister Daim Has Died, His Lawyer Says
Malaysia’s former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin passed away on Wednesday morning at a local hospital, according to his lawyer.
Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin passes away of stroke at 86, amid legal troubles
Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin passed away at 86. He had been in ICU after a stroke and faced charges of failing to disclose assets earlier this year.
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Malaysia’s Daim, Tycoon Who Became Finance Chief, Dies at 86
He turned to Daim to help Malaysia recover after the Asian Financial Crisis the year after sacking former protege Anwar ...
Daim’s contributions acknowledged
Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin has passed away at the age of 86 after being hospitalised for a stroke last month.
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Former Malaysian finance minister Daim Zainuddin dies aged 86
He had been in the ICU over the past few weeks, following a stroke. Mr Daim helped steer Malaysia through recessions and ...
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Malaysia’s Daim Zainuddin: From power broker and tycoon to cross-border controversy
DAIM Zainuddin, Malaysia’s influential two-time finance minister, has passed away at 86. His big business manoeuvres and ...
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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 ...
Malaysia’s former finance minister Daim Zainuddin dies at 86
Powerful Malaysian tycoon and politician Daim Zainuddin died on Wednesday due to complications while receiving treatment at a ...