Batu Puteh: Why did the Cabinet stay quiet, asks Syed Saddiq

KUALA LUMPUR: Only one lawmaker voiced disagreement with the decision on the Batu Puteh, Batuan Tengah, and Tubir Selatan sovereignty issue in 2018, according to Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (Muda-Muar). The MP made this point while debating the Batu Puteh, Batuan Tengah, and Tubir Selatan Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report at the Dewan Rakyat...

Dr M and Perikatan leaders unite against perceived threats to Malays

KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and several top leaders from Perikatan Nasional have united to address what they see as a common threat to the Malays — the government. Dr Mahathir claimed that the Malays are being targeted for investigations by the government, with many charged with crimes. "Many Malays who are vocal were pressured by...

Cabinet wants Batu Puteh RCI report tabled in Parliament and debated, says Azalina

PETALING JAYA: The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on sovereignty issues concerning Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge has been presented to the Cabinet, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. “The Cabinet is concerned about issues related to the country’s sovereignty and has decided that the RCI report is to be tabled in Parliament,...

RCI on Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge presents final report to King

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) tasked with reviewing the handling of matters related to the sovereignty of Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge has presented its final report to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia. A post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page announced that RCI chairman Tun...

Noor Farida, former ambassador who wore many hats

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Ambassador to the Netherlands Datuk Noor Farida Ariffin, who passed away on Thursday (June 27) at the age of 76, was a prominent figure in the legal and judiciary system. She represented Malaysia in three separate capacities at the peak of her career. The Perak-born diplomat served as the Malaysian Ambassador to...

Dr M: Batu Puteh withdrawal decision not done ‘in secret’

PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad denied unilaterally deciding to withdraw the bid to overturn the International Court of Justice’s (IJC) ruling on the Batu Puteh case The former prime minister said that the Cabinet made the decision collectively after much consideration of the views of various experts and briefing sessions. Dr Mahathir claimed this included consultation...

High Court dismisses Dr Mahathir’s RCI judicial review application

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has dismissed Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's application to initiate judicial review proceedings for the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge. Among others, the former Prime Minister has asked for the RCI proceedings to be open to the public. Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh also dismissed...

Batu Puteh RCI: High Court to decide on Dr M’s judicial review application on June 12

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has set June 12 to decide on the judicial review application filed by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in relation to the Royal Commission of Inquiry’s (RCI) proceedings into Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge. Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh has fixed 8.30am to deliver his decision, an hour before Dr...

Dr M seeks open RCI proceedings and disqualification of panel members

PETALING JAYA: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has filed a judicial review seeking an order to disqualify the chairman of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Batu Puteh for alleged bias. In addition, Dr Mahathir's legal team has requested that the RCI proceedings be made accessible to the public. The application, filed online, named...

Those who refuse to testify in Batu Puteh RCI face arrest, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: Warrants of arrest can be issued against those who refuse to testify before the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Batu Puteh, Batuan Tengah and Tubir Selatan, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. "The RCI formed has several important powers to carry out an in-depth investigation to get the true facts for justice for...