Central to these findings is the alleged role of former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad in the unilateral decision, in 2018, to halt Malaysia’s application for a review and interpretation of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling on Batu Puteh.
The RCI suggests that this decision may have bypassed cabinet approval, a claim that, if substantiated, raises serious concerns about the adherence to governance processes and the potential for misfeasance in public office.
A global context
Misfeasance in public office is a serious allegation that reflects the misuse of lawful authority for improper purposes, often resulting in harm to the public interest.
While no conclusive judgment has been made regarding Mahathir’s actions, historical examples highlight the gravity of such allegations.
In the United Kingdom...