Prosecution objects to stay application by Daim’s daughter
Sessions court judge Rosli Ahmad sets Aug 17 for the prosecution to file its affidavit in reply, with the defence's response due by Sept 1.
Legal proceedings have been initiated against Asnida Daim, the daughter of former Malaysian finance minister Daim Zainuddin, regarding her alleged failure to declare her shareholdings in five companies in 2023. The prosecution has contested an application by Asnida's legal team to halt the ongoing case, arguing that while the legal issues are similar to those in a previous case, the facts of the two situations are distinct.
The application was submitted to the Federal Court for a stay of proceedings, but the court has set a timeline for the prosecution to provide a response. The case is set to be heard again on September 8. Asnida, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, faces up to five years' imprisonment and a fine of up to RM100,000 if convicted.
The charges stem from a notice served by a MACC officer on November 14, 2023, requiring her to disclose her shareholdings in the specified companies.
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