Police believe Tun Daim Zainuddin's wife and children are in Europe
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Malaysian police are actively searching for the wife and children of former minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, who are believed to be in Europe.
- The individuals are sought to assist in an ongoing investigation related to activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy.
- Authorities are cooperating internationally to locate them and bring them back to Malaysia to aid the investigation.
Malaysian police are intensifying efforts to locate the wife and children of former minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, who are believed to be in Europe. Toh Puan Naโimah Abdul Khalid and her sons, Muhammed Amir Zainuddin and Muhammed Amin Zainuddin, are considered persons of interest in an ongoing investigation.
At this stage, the PDRM is actively working to locate the widow of the late Tun Daim, Toh Puan Naโimah Abdul Khalid, along with her children to help complete the ongoing police investigation.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed that intelligence and initial checks suggest the individuals are abroad. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is working closely with international law enforcement agencies, including Interpol, to track their whereabouts. The goal is to bring them back to Malaysia to assist with the investigation, which is being conducted under Section 124B of the Penal Code, concerning activities that could undermine parliamentary democracy.
"At this stage, the PDRM is actively working to locate the widow of the late Tun Daim, Toh Puan Naโimah Abdul Khalid, along with her children to help complete the ongoing police investigation," Saifuddin Nasution stated in a written parliamentary reply. He emphasized that all actions taken by the police are in line with the rule of law and are conducted without prejudice or selective agenda, ensuring the nation's security and legal integrity are upheld.
Based on intelligence and initial checks by the authorities, the subjects are believed to be abroad, particularly in Europe.
Police have opened an investigation file based on a report filed in Sentul and have questioned 17 individuals so far. The investigation has been referred to the Attorney General's Chambers for further action. The authorities are committed to a thorough and fair process, regardless of the individuals' location or status.
All actions taken by the PDRM are in line with the rule of law and are conducted without prejudice or selective agenda, ensuring the nation's security and legal integrity are upheld.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.