Dr M was willing to come to court in support of Na’imah to set aside RM313 mil tax, says Na’imah’s lawyer
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was prepared to testify in court to support Na’imah Abdul Khalid in her legal challenge against a RM313 million tax assessment. Her lawyer ultimately advised against his appearance due to the former leader's age and recent health issues.
Why it matters
The involvement of a former head of state in a high-profile tax dispute underscores the intersection of political legacy and legal accountability in Malaysia.
BURSA SGX Home Highlight Make The Edge Malaysia your preferred source on Google SHAH ALAM (July 14): Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had been prepared to come to court to testify in support of Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid, the widow of former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, in her bid to set aside the RM313.8 million tax that the Inland Revenue Board has wanted to impose on her since 2024.
The report focuses on legal proceedings and statements made in court without editorializing the tax dispute.
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