PUTRAJAYA, Jan 25 – The Cabinet has on Wednesday agreed to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to study the issues related to the sovereignty of Pulau Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge.
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said the establishment of the RCI was in line with the Commissions of Enquiry Act 1950 (Act 119), whereby the proposed membership of the commission would be brought for the approval of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
“The members of the commission will comprise experts who have vast experience in judicial and legal affairs and public administration as well as capable to undertake the investigation transparently, fairly, and impartially to prevent any issues involving conflict of interest with the related parties,” he said in a statement.
