Former Malaysian Finance Minister Charged in Corruption Probe

Daim Zainuddin, ally of ex-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed, faces charges for failing to declare 71 assets, amid claims of political motivation.

Daim Zainuddin, former Malaysian Finance Minister, has been charged with failing to declare 71 assets, including luxury cars, properties, and companies.
Daim, a key ally of ex-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed, claims the probe is politically motivated and accuses current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of using government institutions to pursue political foes.
Daim's wife was also recently charged with failing to declare assets, including the multi-million-dollar Ilham Tower.
Daim and Mahathir's eldest son, Mirzan Mahathir, were among several Malaysians revealed to hold millions offshore in the Pandora Papers.
Daim faces up to five years in jail and a fine if found guilty.