ALOR SETAR, Jan 20 — The defamation suit filed by Kedah Darul Aman FC (KDA FC) majority owner Tan Sri Dr Mohd Daud Bakar against Kedah Menteri Besar’s Press Secretary, Muhamad Mat Yakim, will proceed to trial after efforts to reach an amicable settlement failed.

Lawyer Ashraf Sohaimi, who represents Mohd Daud, said both parties were unable to reach an agreement for an out-of-court settlement during mediation at the Alor Setar Court Mediation Centre today.