The government and political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda have appealed to quash a court ruling for them to pay RM5 million to the family of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu.

When contacted this afternoon, the family’s counsel Sangeet Kaur Deo confirmed that both defendants have filed their notice of appeal against the Shah Alam High Court verdict on Dec 16 last year.

She added that...