KJ withdraws appeal, to pay RM150k to Anwar in defamation suit

Khairy Jamaluddin has ceased his legal battle against a court ruling that he is liable for defaming Anwar Ibrahim over a statement of immoral character made 14 years ago.

A three-member panel of the Federal Court led by judge Nallini Pathmanathan then struck out two leave applications to appeal filed by Khairy, with RM5,000 in costs for each appeal.