Batu Puteh RCI proposes criminal probe against Dr M


Pulau Batu Puteh.-filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on the handling of sovereignty issues involving Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge has proposed that a criminal investigation be brought against former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

In a highly redacted and declassified report tabled in Parliament Thursday (Dec 5), the RCI report recommended that investigations cover offences of cheating under Sections 415 (b), 417 and 418 of the Penal Code, that resulted in the loss of Batu Puteh.

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