Special task force to review Pulau Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge case

The cabinet on Oct 29 has agreed to form a special task force to review the actions and legal issues regarding the Pulau Batu Puteh (Pedra Branca), Middle Rocks and South Ledge case.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the task force, which would be led by former attorney-general Mohamed Apandi Ali, would also recommend the best option on the government’s direction for the case.

“This decision is following the government’s commitment to review the laws related to...