Tun Daim Zainuddin passes away
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13/11/2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin reportedly died this morning at the age of 86.
The matter was confirmed by his lawyer, Datuk Dr Gurdial Singh Nijar to the media just now.
"He had a stroke recently and was in the intensive care unit," he said.
It is understood that the deceased died while receiving treatment at the hospital.
Daim, played an important role in Malaysia's economy in the 1980s and 1990s, is known as one of the architects of the economic policies that helped restore the country's finances during the crisis.
During his service, the late succeeded in strengthening the Malaysian economy through various policies and effective financial strategies.
Tun Daim is remembered not only as an influential financial figure, but also as an advisor respected by leaders and economists.
