Dr Mahathir Mohamad has questioned the MACC’s move to freeze overseas assets belonging to the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, reportedly worth around RM4 billion.

The former prime minister described the authorities’ drastic measures as a form of “abuse” against Daim and his family, especially given that no formal charges have been brought so far.

“What was (the late) Tun Daim’s crime? Did he steal? Is there...