KUALA LUMPUR – The parties involved in the defamation suits involving Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will discuss to settle their dispute through mediation at the high court here.
The deputy prime minister had filed a suit against Dr Mahathir over the latter’s claim that he had used his position to influence the former prime minister to intervene in his case proceeding which is still ongoing in court.
Meanwhile, Dr Mahathir has filed a suit against Zahid for allegedly defaming him in relation to the use of the name “Kutty”.
Counsel Shahrul Fazli Kamarulzaman, representing Zahid when contacted, said the matter was informed during the online case management held before deputy registrar Nor Afidah Idris today.
“The court has fixed another online case management on July 14 to find out if the parties agree to mediate for both defamation suits,” he said.
Counsel Mior Nor Haidir Suhaimi, who appeared for Dr Mahathir, said if the parties fail to reach a settlement, the defamation suits would continue to be heard.
The court had earlier fixed November 6 to 9 to hear Zahid’s suit against Dr Mahathir, while Dr Mahathir’s suit against Zahid has been scheduled to be held for four days from September 11. – Bernama, April 14, 2023
