PM: Malaysia not ratifying Rome Statute | Malay Mail

Mahathir said the government still strongly believes the Rome Statute to be a positive international treaty that should be ratified. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

The prime minister said the ratification would not negate Malay rights nor undermine the monarchy, but said the government was forced to bow out due to political pressure from opponents who spread unnecessary fear and confusion in public. “But it's because of the politics of this country, where sometimes people are easily influenced by resorting to emotional feeling, that what we are doing is against our own interest,” he told a news conference in Putrajaya that was also telecast “live”.

So disappointing that whoever is referred to and the politicking has caused this to happen. If they are not planning on committing genocide or war crimes I don't see what they are afraid of.

When PH govt stop 'dictatorial' ways & truly engage, inform & get nods from all relevant stakeholders, such unnecessary u-turns cud hd bn avoided.

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