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The case against Asnida Abdul Daim is part of the investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) into assets linked to her father, a two-time finance minister and long-time ally of former premier Mahathir Mohamad, whose wealth and influence had long made him a towering figure in Malaysian politics.
According to the charge sheet seen by This Week in Asia, Asnida was accused of intentionally submitting a sworn written statement at MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on December 13, 2023, that did not comply with an asset-declaration notice under the MACC Act.
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Prosecutors allege she failed to declare shareholdings in five companies: Amiraz Sdn Bhd, Arida Farms Sdn Bhd, Kangkung Catering Sdn Bhd, Transgrade Sdn Bhd and Gajah3 Foods Sdn Bhd.
The offence carries a maximum sentence of five years in jail and a fine of up to 100,000 ringgit (US$25,000).
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