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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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