Why was Pulau Batu Puteh review application withdrawn by PH government?

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The Pakatan Harapan government's withdrawal of the Pulau Batu Puteh review application remains unexplained, prompting legal action.

An individual has filed a lawsuit against the Malaysian Prime Minister and the government, seeking a written explanation for the withdrawal of the review application concerning the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) ruling on Pulau Batu Puteh. The Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration, under Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, withdrew the application to overturn the ICJ's decision, which awarded legal jurisdiction of the island to Singapore, shortly before it was scheduled for a hearing.
Lawsuit Seeks Explanation for Review Application Withdrawal

Mohd Hatta Sanuri initiated a lawsuit on May 28 in the High Court, naming the Prime Minister and the Malaysian government as defendants. The plaintiff contends that the withdrawal of the review application, which was set to be heard on June 11, 2018, was undertaken without prior discussion or tabling in Parliament. He is seeking a formal written explanation for this decision, citing that a review application with significant evidence had been filed on February 3, 2017.
Allegations of Negligence and Breach of Trust

The statement of claim outlines several serious allegations against the defendants, including negligence, treason, fraud, and breach of trust towards all Malaysians. Mohd Hatta is seeking a declaration from the court on these matters. Furthermore, he is requesting compensation for each Malaysian citizen, calculated based on the land value of Pulau Batu Puteh and economic losses, with an estimated minimum of RM10 million per person.
Demand for Disclosure of Costs and Unaddressed Evidence

Beyond seeking explanations and compensation, the lawsuit also demands a detailed disclosure of all costs incurred by the government in preparing the ICJ decision review application from February 3, 2017, until the withdrawal on June 1, 2018. The plaintiff asserts that fraud was committed and facts were concealed regarding the decision to abandon the trial. He claims that the reasons for the withdrawal are still unclear and that new evidence favouring Malaysia's claim over Pulau Batu Puteh was not considered.

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