KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- The Cabinet has reportedly decided not to pursue legal action against former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad over Malaysia's withdrawal of its claim to Pulau Batu Puteh.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision was made in light of Dr Mahathir's age, despite the government maintaining he was at fault.

"We made the decision because it involves a former prime minister who is 100 years old," Anwar told the Parliament, as quoted by New Straits Times.

"Is he not at fault? He is at fault. Should action be taken? We agreed not to take action."

Anwar added that any move to act against Dr Mahathir could lead to accusations of unfairness by the Opposition.

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