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KUALA LUMPUR – The legal scrutiny surrounding the estate of the late former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin intensified today as his daughter, Asnida Daim, was formally charged at the Sessions Court. Asnida pleaded not guilty to allegations of failing to comply with a statutory notice from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) regarding the declaration of her assets.
Details of the Charge
Asnida, 65, appeared before Judge Rosli Ahmad to face charges under Section 36(2) of the MACC Act 2009. The prosecution alleges that she deliberately submitted a sworn written statement that failed to meet the terms of a notice issued under Section 36(1)(b) of the same Act.
The original notice, dated November 8, 2023, was served by MACC officers on November 14, 2023. It required a comprehensive disclosure of her financial holdings. The charge specifies that the non-compliance occurred at the MACC Headquarters in Putrajaya on December 13, 2023.
The Undisclosed Holdings
The core of the prosecution’s case rests on Asnida’s alleged failure to declare her shareholdings in five specific corporate entities. These companies are:
- Amiraz Sdn Bhd
- Arida Farms Sdn Bhd
- Kangkung Catering Sdn Bhd
- Transgrade Sdn Bhd
- Gajah3 Foods Sdn Bhd
Under Malaysian law, individuals served with such notices are legally obligated to disclose all assets, whether held locally or abroad. Failure to comply is a serious offense, punishable by a maximum of five years in prison and a fine not exceeding RM100,000 upon conviction.
Court Proceedings and Bail
Asnida arrived at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex at approximately 8:40 AM, accompanied by family members. Dressed in a dark blue shirt, she remained composed as the charges were read aloud by the court interpreter.
Key Legal Personnel Involved:
- Presiding Judge: Rosli Ahmad
- Prosecution: MACC Deputy Public Prosecutor Mahadi Abdul Jumaat
- Defense Counsel: Muhammad Nizamuddin Abdul Hamid
Following her plea of “not guilty,” the court granted bail at RM50,000 with one surety. As an additional safeguard, Judge Rosli Ahmad ordered Asnida to surrender her passport to the court’s custody for the duration of the trial. The court has set May 21, 2026, as the date for the next case mention.
Background of the Investigation
This development follows a series of actions by the MACC targeting the family of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin. Earlier this year, the commission issued “Individual Tracing Notices” for four of Daim’s children—Asnida, Md Wira Dani, Muhammed Amir Zainuddin, and Muhammed Amin Zainuddin.
The MACC stated that these notices were a last resort after the individuals allegedly failed to respond to multiple official requests for information. The investigations are part of a broader probe into the wealth and assets acquired by the late minister and his associates.
As the case moves to the mention stage in May, it continues to draw significant public interest, marking another chapter in the high-profile anti-corruption efforts currently sweeping the nation’s political and business elite.
