Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said expressed her condolences to Daim’s family, acknowledging that he was a key figure in Umno back in the day.

“Despite his good and bad, he still contributed to the party,” the Pengerang MP told reporters briefly at an event in Kuala Lumpur.

Daim, along with former ministers Rafidah Aziz and Rais Yatim, were sacked from Umno in May 2018 for campaigning for Pakatan Harapan in the 14th general election.

Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail acknowledged Daim as one of the prominent leaders who had made significant contributions to the nation.

“May Allah forgive his sins, place his soul among the righteous, and reward him for all his contributions to the country,” he said in a Facebook post.

Deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching expressed her condolences to Daim’s family before proceeding to answer questions in the Dewan Rakyat today.

“Before I answer the first question, I would like to take the opportunity to express my condolences over the death of former finance minister Daim Zainuddin,” she said.

Teo had been slotted to answer the first question in today’s order paper.

PAS’s Pasir Mas MP, Ahmad Fadhli Shaari, said the nation has lost a great figure who contributed immensely to its progress, particularly in the fields of economics and governance.

He said Daim’s contributions have left a lasting impact on Malaysia’s economic development and strengthened its financial stability.

“We pray that Allah grants his family patience and strength during this time of loss,” he said in a Facebook post.

Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng also expressed his condolences to Daim’s family.

“May his soul be blessed and placed among the righteous,” the DAP chairman said in a post on X.