Who advised against ICJ legal action over Pulau Batu Puteh?

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Advice Against ICJ Legal Action Over Pulau Batu Puteh Came From Appointed Officers

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has stated that the decision not to pursue legal action at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning Malaysia's claim to Pulau Batu Puteh was based on the advice of officers appointed by the then Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali. This assertion was made in response to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's comments suggesting potential negligence by Dr Mahathir for missing an opportunity to file a review application against the ICJ judgment in 2008.
Officers Appointed by Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi Ali

Dr Mahathir indicated that the officers who provided this counsel were appointed during the tenure of Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali as Attorney-General. He was commenting on statements made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob regarding Malaysia's missed opportunity to file a review application against the ICJ judgment in 2008.
Dr Mahathir's View on Potential Negligence

When asked about the possibility of negligence, Dr Mahathir acknowledged it as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's opinion, stating, "There is negligence." He was addressing media queries after opening a conference and exhibition titled "Beyond the Pandemic - Empowering Seniors for their Best Years."
Stance on Claiming Pulau Batu Puteh

Regarding the ongoing debate on whether Malaysia should claim Batu Puteh, Dr Mahathir expressed his view that, given the prior promises made between Malaysia and Singapore, Malaysia would be bound to accept the ICJ's decision. This reflects a position on respecting international judicial outcomes once agreements have been established.

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