What new evidence was presented for the 2017 Pulau Batu Puteh review application?

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No Specific New Evidence Detailed for 2017 Application

The specific nature of the new evidence presented by Malaysia for its 2017 application to review the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) ruling on Pulau Batu Puteh has not been detailed. Malaysia had applied for this review in 2017, citing the existence of new evidence. However, the provided information does not elaborate on what this evidence entailed.
Application for Review Filed in 2017

Malaysia formally sought a review of the ICJ's 2008 decision concerning the sovereignty of Pulau Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge. This application was lodged in 2017, with the justification that new evidence had become available.
Withdrawal of Application in 2018

The application for review was subsequently withdrawn in 2018 during the administration of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. This withdrawal became a subject of discussion and investigation, particularly within the context of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on the matter.
Cabinet Discussions on Withdrawal

According to former minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, the decision to withdraw the application was presented and discussed in a Cabinet meeting in 2018. She stated that no objections or arguments were raised during this meeting, leading to the conclusion that it was agreed upon.
Notification to Singapore Preceded Cabinet Meeting

The RCI report indicated that the High Commission of Singapore was informed of Malaysia's intentions regarding the withdrawal before the Cabinet meeting took place. This notification occurred on May 23, 2018, at 9 am, based on a letter from Dr Mahathir dated May 21, 2018, which the RCI noted happened prior to the Cabinet discussion that week.

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