The defamation suit between Pahang Menteri Besar Adnan Yaakob and Umno-owned Utusan Melayu (M) Bhd, would have to go for mediation before the High Court in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 4.

Lawyer Americk Singh told Malaysiakini that failing to reach a mediation, the matter would proceed to go for trial on Aug 7 and 8 and Aug 10 and 11.

This was decided by Justice Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamed during case management today.