KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 ― The hearing for Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's defamation suit against Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, relating to alleged defamatory statements with regard to the “kutty” issue, originally set for today, has been adjourned to July 19.
IJN had also sent a letter to the court indicating Dr Mahathir, 98, was unable to attend court proceedings today due to his health condition.“Our client was given a sick leave certificate by the IJN from January 26 to February 18. We request that today's trial be postponed,” said Mior Nor Haidir, assisted by lawyer Rafique Rashid Ali.
“We can vacate other cases to accommodate this trial. Most probably, Tun Mahathir is one of the oldest plaintiffs in this court,” said Gan.After approving the adjournment, the court set new trial dates for July 19, August 26 to 27, and October 29 to 30.