Abdul Kadir's defamation suit against Aliff Syukri to begin on Jan 6, 2026


KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has set three days in January 2026 to hear the defamation suit filed by former culture, arts and tourism minister Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir against businessman Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamaruzaman for defamation.

Judge Datuk Ahmad Shahrir Mohd Salleh fixed the trial from Jan 6 to 8, 2026, and July 5 this year for the next case management.

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