00:00Former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad expressed deep sadness over Dayim Zainudin's
00:07inability to spend his final days in peace due to accusations of wrongdoing.
00:13In an interview with Astro Awani, Mahathir praised Dayim's contribution to Malaysia
00:17as finance minister, highlighting his willingness to step down once his services were no longer
00:22needed.
00:23He urged Malaysians to remember Dayim for his service and not the controversies that
00:28marred his last years, and maintained his belief that Dayim's riches were not gained
00:33dishonestly.
00:36Earlier this year, Dayim was investigated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
00:40after being named in the Pandora Papers, and he, along with his wife Naima Khalid, was
00:46later charged with failing to comply with an asset declaration notice from the MACC.
00:51Meanwhile, Law and Institutional Reform Minister Azalina Othman Said acknowledged Dayim's
00:58contributions to UMNO, and Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail recognized his
01:03contributions to the nation.
01:06Deputy Communications Minister Tiong Yi Ching expressed condolences to Dayim's family
01:11in the Dewan Rakyat before answering questions.
01:14Leaders from across party lines, including PASA's Ahmad Fadli Shaari, highlighted Dayim's
01:19impact on the economy, and DAP's Lim Guan Eng also offered condolences to his family.
01:26Dhanusha Dhereza, FMT News.
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