While the government denies any involvement in the decision, the partial pardon is a cynical attempt by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to maintain the support of UMNO for his fragile ruling coalition.
KUALA LUMPUR: After he was charged in court, former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin trained his guns on the government and criticised it for not living up to its promises of reform.
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PETALING JAYA: Former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin has filed a lawsuit against Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki.