Was the Cabinet consulted or merely informed about the Batu Puteh decision?

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The Cabinet Was Informed, Not Consulted, on the Batu Puteh Decision

The Malaysian Cabinet was informed about the decision not to proceed with the review and interpretation of the 2008 ICJ ruling on Batu Puteh, rather than being consulted. This information was presented during a Cabinet meeting under the agenda item "other matters."
Cabinet Discussion on Batu Puteh

During a Cabinet meeting, the decision regarding the review and interpretation of the 2008 International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on Batu Puteh was presented as an informational item. This means that the Cabinet members received notification of the decision rather than engaging in a process of collective deliberation or decision-making.
Stance of Former Cabinet Members

Three former Cabinet members, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Anthony Loke, and Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, have stated that there was no opportunity for collective decision-making on Malaysia's position concerning Pulau Batu Puteh. They clarified that the Cabinet was merely informed of the decision during their meeting.
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's Perspective

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad asserted that Cabinet members are expected to voice disagreement if they oppose information presented. He claimed that the minutes of the Cabinet meeting indicated that all members, including the three former colleagues, had agreed with his views or the information detailing his stance on the Batu Puteh issue.

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