Daim's children slam MACC over 'unjustified' press release
Published: Feb 27, 2026 7:56 PM
Updated: 10:56 PM
The counsel for two of Daim Zainuddin’s children criticised MACC for issuing a public statement urging the public to provide details of their whereabouts.
Calling it reckless and unjustified, lawyers Rajesh Nagarajan and Sachpreetraj Singh said MACC decided to publicly reveal their clients’ names, photos, and home addresses despite the counsel being in constant communication with the commission.
“There was neither any refusal to cooperate, nor was there any evasion. In fact, notices were only served on our clients (through their solicitors) on Feb 25 for them to attend an interview on March 11.
“Despite this, MACC has deemed it fit to jump the gun and issue this press release a mere two days after the notices were served.
“There is no basis for the public notice. It is a calculated move to give a false impression that our clients are running away or absconding from any investigation,” they said in a statement today.
Former finance minister Daim Zainuddin
Earlier today, MACC issued a statement seeking public assistance to locate Daim’s four children - Asnida, Wira Dani, Amir Zainuddin, and Amin Zainuddin.
The statement listed out their last-known personal addresses in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, and the contact information of investigating officers, should the public wish to relay information to the authorities.
Rajesh and Sachpreetraj are representing Amir and Amin.
Tarnishing reputations
Meanwhile, the lawyers accused MACC of attempting to tarnish Daim and his children’s reputations by conducting a trial by media.
They said public perception would now be skewed against all four individuals who have not been charged with any offence to date.
“Such conduct strikes at the heart of the presumption of innocence and the rule of law,” they added.
The lawyers also claimed that the press release was issued to divert public attention from the calls for a royal commission of inquiry to be established to probe allegations levelled against MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki and the commission itself.
Earlier today, MACC issued a statement seeking public assistance to locate Daim’s four children - Asnida, Wira Dani, Amir Zainuddin, and Amin Zainuddin.
The statement listed out their last-known personal addresses in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, and the contact information of investigating officers, should the public wish to relay information to the authorities.
Rajesh and Sachpreetraj are representing Amir and Amin.
Tarnishing reputations
Meanwhile, the lawyers accused MACC of attempting to tarnish Daim and his children’s reputations by conducting a trial by media.
They said public perception would now be skewed against all four individuals who have not been charged with any offence to date.
“Such conduct strikes at the heart of the presumption of innocence and the rule of law,” they added.
The lawyers also claimed that the press release was issued to divert public attention from the calls for a royal commission of inquiry to be established to probe allegations levelled against MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki and the commission itself.
“Enforcement agencies must not abandon the rule of law and act unfairly simply because they hold statutory power or for ulterior purposes.
“Our clients have always cooperated and remain prepared to cooperate through lawful channels.
“We are taking instructions on immediate legal action, including remedies arising from this inappropriate and defamatory publication,” they added.
“Our clients have always cooperated and remain prepared to cooperate through lawful channels.
“We are taking instructions on immediate legal action, including remedies arising from this inappropriate and defamatory publication,” they added.
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