Cut top bosses’ pay at GLCs, says Daim

Why aren’t govt-linked firms doing their bit to aid economic recovery as private firms slash jobs, spending, asks ex-finance minister.

By The Malaysian Insight · 3 years ago · 2 comments

Cut top bosses’ pay at GLCs, says Daim

Anger over Riza Aziz deal understandable, says Daim

Ex-govt adviser asks why someone who steals Milo jailed but those who steal billions walk away smiling.

By The Malaysian Insight · 3 years ago · 2 comments

Anger over Riza Aziz deal understandable, says Daim

ECRL should be priority, Daim tells Perikatan

Govt favouring Singapore-linked HSR project but east coast railway project has more immediate economic impact.

By The Malaysian Insight · 3 years ago

ECRL should be priority, Daim tells Perikatan

Pakatan toppled for personal gain, says Daim

Former government adviser says parties involved used race, religion to justify their actions.

By The Malaysian Insight · 3 years ago · 3 comments

Pakatan toppled for personal gain, says Daim

2021 economic recovery prediction ‘premature’, says ex-finance minister

Daim Zainuddin expects contraction of economy to push back progress by at least a couple of years,

By The Malaysian Insight · 3 years ago

2021 economic recovery prediction ‘premature’, says ex-finance minister


Dr Mahathir had to make quick decision, says Daim on resignation

Former aide says easy to criticise in hindsight or without knowing full facts of incident.

· 3 years ago · 3 comments

Dr Mahathir had to make quick decision, says Daim on resignation

Unusual to have so many political appointments, says Daim

About 80% of Perikatan lawmakers reportedly have positions in the government or in GLCs.

· 3 years ago · 3 comments

Unusual to have so many political appointments, says Daim

Rule of law, wise leaders needed to attract investors

Former finance minister says Malaysia risks being left behind by neighbours in race for foreign investment.

· 3 years ago

Rule of law, wise leaders needed to attract investors

Malaysia cannot escape recession, says Daim

Government needs to start thinking outside box, introduce extraordinary policy measures, according to former finance minister.

· 3 years ago

Malaysia cannot escape recession, says Daim

Back to basics to revive virus-hit economy, says Daim

The former finance minister says businesses have to be rebuilt from the ground up.

· 3 years ago

Back to basics to revive virus-hit economy, says Daim

Daim again calls on youth to check out agriculture sector

It will help country reduce dependence on imports, says ex-finance minister.

· 4 years ago

Daim again calls on youth to check out agriculture sector

Malays not lazy, says Daim

You see them take LRT to work, sell nasi lemak every day, says former minister.

· 4 years ago · 6 comments

Malays not lazy, says Daim

Idle agricultural land not easy to find, says Daim

The former finance minister says this is because land matters are under the state government.

By Ragananthini Vethasalam · 4 years ago · 2 comments

Idle agricultural land not easy to find, says Daim

Don't antagonise civil servants, Daim tells ministers

Trust government officers to implement policies, says former minister.

By Ragananthini Vethasalam · 4 years ago · 5 comments

Don't antagonise civil servants, Daim tells ministers

Act now on food security, Daim urges govt

Nation’s food import bill this year almost RM60 billion, ex-finance minister tells Edge Weekly, making nation vulnerable to shocks.

· 4 years ago

Act now on food security, Daim urges govt