Malaysia to set up royal commission to study govt decision to withdraw Pedra Branca review Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.
KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia will set up a royal commission of inquiry to study the handling of cases involving three disputed islets in the Singapore Strait, the cabinet said on Wednesday (Jan 24). Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has previously called for a review of a 2018 decision by Malaysia under the administration of then-premier Mahathir Mohamad to drop.
PENGERANG: The crucial move by the government to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) is viewed as a timely and ongoing commitment to uphold the nation's dignity and sovereignty, in relation to Batu Puteh, Batuan Tengah, and Tubir Selatan.