Malaysia's Daim Zainuddin, an influential two-times finance minister who led major economic reforms and helped steer the Southeast Asian nation through recessions and the Asian financial crisis, died on Wednesday,

SINGAPORE: Malaysian politicians paid tribute to former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, who died on Wednesday (Nov 13) at the age of 86. The businessman-turned-politician served as finance minister from 1984 to 1991 and from 1999 to 2001 under former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. He was known as the latter’s right-hand man.

Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin died this morning, aged 86. His death was first confirmed by his lawyer Datuk Gurdial Singh Nijar,

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Malaysia's former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin died on Wednesday, state media reported, citing his lawyer. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here.

Daim Zainuddin, Malaysia's former finance minister, passed away on Wednesday (Nov 13) at the age of 86, his family confirm..|News Track

Malaysia’s former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin passed away on Wednesday morning at a local hospital, according to his lawyer.

Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin passed away at 86. He had been in ICU after a stroke and faced charges of failing to disclose assets earlier this year.