Dr M acted on his own in deciding not to pursue Batu Puteh matter, says RCI report


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 (ICJ) decision on the Batu Puteh territorial claim, the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) found.

According to the RCI report tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Dec 5), the former prime minister had a briefing with international consultant Dr Brendan Plant on May 17, 2018.

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