Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad may have acted unilaterally in deciding not to file applications to review and interpret the 2008 International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision on the Batu Puteh territorial claim. The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report, tabled in the Dewan Rakyat, reveals that Dr Mahathir briefed an international consultant and informed the solicitor-general of his decision.
PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad may have acted unilaterally in deciding not to file applications to review and interpret the 2008 International Court of Justice decision on the Batu Puteh territorial claim, the Royal Commission of Inquiry found.
“He had ordered for plans to be made to redeem the maritime area around Batu Puteh that is owned by Malaysia. Through the letter, he also wanted to know the cost incurred to engage local and international consultants and their payment receipts,” the report said. He had also claimed that the decision not to proceed with the applications was made by the Cabinet at its May 23 meeting, the RCI found, but it determined that the Cabinet"simply confirmed" Dr Mahathir’s view.
He said the conclusion that Malaysia had a weak case was based on legal opinions from international consultants furnished by the Attorney General’s Chambers and the meeting and briefing with Plant. The RCI added that the Cabinet was not furnished with the consultants' legal views or any related documents to the appeal.
The RCI, chaired by Tun Md Raus Sharif, was tasked with reviewing the handling of matters related to the sovereignty of Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge.
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