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Malaysia's former finance minister Daim passes away

Hafiz Yatim
Hafiz Yatim • 4 min read
Malaysia's former finance minister Daim passes away
One of his lawyers, Datuk Dr Gurdial Singh Nijar, confirmed the matter when contacted by The Edge Malaysia. Photo: Low Yen Yeing/The Edge Malaysia
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Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin has passed away, marking the end of an era for a figure who left a significant imprint on Malaysia's political and economic landscape.

One of his lawyers, Datuk Dr Gurdial Singh Nijar, confirmed the matter when contacted by The Edge Malaysia.

“You are right…he is no more,” one source close to the late Daim said when contacted.

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