Dr M, Zahid withdraw libel suits against each other

Dr M, Zahid drop defamation lawsuits against each other

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today agreed to withdraw their respective defamation lawsuits filed against each other at the High Court here. Dr Mahathir, 100, withdrew his suit against Zahid, 73, over alleged defamatory remarks related to the “kutty” issue, without the right to refile the case. In return, Zahid withdrew his suit accusing Dr Mahathir o…

Dr M, Zahid withdraw libel suits against each other

Lawyers representing both parties say they have reached an amicable settlement and will not proceed with the suits.